Ingredients
– 2.5 lbs. russet potatoes
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 1/2 cup whole milk
– 1 teaspoon dried parsley for the garlic herb seasoning blend
– 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano for the garlic herb seasoning blend
– 1/2 teaspoon dried basil for the garlic herb seasoning blend
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder for the garlic herb seasoning blend
– 1/4 teaspoon onion powder for the garlic herb seasoning blend
– 1/4 teaspoon salt for the garlic herb seasoning blend
– Freshly cracked pepper to taste for the garlic herb seasoning blend
Instructions
1-Start by peeling and cutting 2.5 lbs. of russet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, then rinse them well with cool water to remove excess starch for a fluffier result.
2-Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with water by one inch, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt to the water, then bring it to a boil.
3-Boil the potatoes until they are very tender, which takes about 7 to 10 minutes, then drain and briefly rinse with hot water.
4-In the same pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter and warm 1/2 cup of whole milk with the garlic herb seasoning blend over low heat.
5-Add the potatoes back to the pot, turn off the heat, and mash them using a masher until smooth.
6-Whip the potatoes briefly with a hand mixer until they become light and fluffy, then adjust salt to taste and serve warm.
Last Step:
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๐ฅ For fluffier texture, rinse potatoes twiceโbefore and after boilingโto remove excess starch
๐ง Garlic herb seasoning is optional but enhances flavor; alternatively, fresh garlic can be sautรฉed in butter
โ๏ธ Mashed potatoes can be frozen by cooling, portioning on a lined baking sheet, freezing solid, then transferring to freezer bags
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 406 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
