Description
Bobby Flay’s creamy mashed potatoes blend rustic comfort with gourmet sophistication. Roasted garlic and fresh herbs elevate this classic side dish, promising a rich, velvety experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch dice
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup (120 ml) creme fraiche, mascarpone or cilantro or basil pesto
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly rinse potatoes under cold water to eliminate dirt and debris, then place in a heavy-bottomed pot and cover with cold water, ensuring 1 inch of water above potatoes.
- Boiling: Add kosher salt and heat pot over high flame until water reaches a rolling boil, then reduce to medium-high heat. Cook potatoes for 20-25 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
- Milk Preparation: Simultaneously warm milk in a separate saucepan until it reaches a slight simmer, then remove from heat and keep covered.
- Moisture Reduction: Drain potatoes in a colander, return to pot, and gently shake over low heat for 60-90 seconds to evaporate remaining moisture, creating a fluffy texture.
- Mashing: Process potatoes through a ricer or food mill directly into a large mixing bowl, ensuring a smooth consistency without lumps.
- Creaming: Incorporate softened butter and gradually add warm milk, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes creamy and light. Optional: fold in creme fraiche, mascarpone, or pesto for enhanced richness.
- Seasoning: Finish by seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to achieve the desired flavor profile.
Notes
- Rinse Thoroughly: Remove all dirt and debris from potatoes using cold running water to ensure clean, fresh-tasting mashed potatoes.
- Salt Water Smartly: Adding kosher salt directly to boiling water helps potatoes absorb flavor from the inside out, creating a more robust taste profile.
- Dry Potatoes Perfectly: Gently shaking potatoes over low heat after draining helps eliminate excess moisture, resulting in a lighter, fluffier texture.
- Tool Technique: Using a ricer or food mill instead of mashing creates ultra-smooth, lump-free potatoes with a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg