BEST Mashed Potato Recipe Ever!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with unsaturated fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories; water is budget-friendly.

Peel and quarter the potatoes, trying to keep them evenly sized.

Place the quartered potatoes in a pot and cover them with water to prevent oxidation.

Bring the pot of potatoes to a boil (do not drop them in boiling water).

Boil the potatoes for about 20 minutes until fork tender.

In a separate pot, combine 2 cups of heavy cream, 4 oz of salted butter, thyme sprigs, rosemary, and 4 cloves of garlic (with skins on).

Bring the cream mixture to a simmer on low heat to allow the flavors to meld.

After boiling, strain the cream mixture to remove the herbs and garlic.

Return the potatoes to the pot and let them dry out a bit before mashing.

Use a ricer to mash the potatoes until smooth.

Fold in the strained cream mixture with the mashed potatoes gently, avoiding over-mixing.

Taste the potatoes and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Top the mashed potatoes with additional butter and mix again.

Plate the mashed potatoes, garnishing with chives and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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