Vital Farms Est 2007

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

35 min serves 6 November 18, 2021

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Whipped potatoes and creamy butter take this nostalgic dish up a notch.

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. mixed potatoes, such as russets & Yukon Golds
  • Kosher salt
  • ½ c. 1 stick butter, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
  • ½ c. milk
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh herbs, optional

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice potatoes
  2. In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 12 to 16 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pot.
  3. Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until smooth.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter and milk until warm.
  5. Pour over warm milk-butter mixture and stir until completely combined and creamy.
  6. Season mashed potatoes generously with salt and pepper.
  7. Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and top with remaining two tablespoons butter. Season with more pepper before serving.
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