Description
Creamy Paula Deen mashed potatoes shine as a Southern comfort classic. Rich butter and cream create a luxurious side dish that guests will crave with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) russet potatoes
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (180 ml) milk
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Fully submerge whole potatoes in a large pot filled with generously salted water, bringing to a vigorous boil over high heat.
- Cooking Process: Reduce temperature to medium-high, allowing potatoes to simmer for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender, ensuring complete softness throughout.
- Dairy Infusion: Simultaneously warm milk and unsalted butter in a separate saucepan, gently melting and combining the dairy components until smooth and integrated.
- Mashing Technique: Drain potatoes completely, then return to the pot, using a robust potato masher to transform the potatoes into a silky, uniform texture with minimal resistance.
- Creamy Blending: Slowly incorporate the heated milk and butter mixture into the mashed potatoes, stirring consistently to create a luxurious, velvety consistency that absorbs all liquid evenly.
- Seasoning Finale: Elevate the flavor profile by generously seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences and ensuring a perfectly balanced side dish.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer the creamy potatoes to a warm serving bowl, optionally garnishing with delicate chopped herbs for an extra layer of visual and aromatic appeal, and serve immediately to maintain optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Prevent Waterlogging: Drain potatoes thoroughly after boiling to ensure a fluffy, not soggy texture.
- Temperature Matters: Use warm milk and butter to maintain potato temperature and prevent cooling down during mixing.
- Masher Technique: Apply consistent, firm pressure when mashing to achieve smooth, lump-free potatoes without overmixing.
- Seasoning Secret: Add salt and pepper gradually, tasting as you go to create perfectly balanced flavor without overwhelming the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg