Homemade Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes Recipe) - How To Make Mashed Potatoes!

cheese curds

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Feta provides a tangy flavor, while mozzarella is more accessible.

turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: rotisserie chicken

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

gravy

🥗Healthier: mushroom gravy

💰Cheaper: store-bought gravy

Mushroom gravy is plant-based and lower in calories.

cranberry sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh cranberries

💰Cheaper: canned cranberry sauce

Fresh cranberries are less processed.

Boil a large pot of water and add a little chicken broth for flavor.

Add 8 red potatoes (medium to small) with skins on to the boiling water.

Boil the potatoes for 25 minutes, then check the largest one with a fork for softness.

If the largest potato is not soft, boil for another 10 minutes.

Drain the potatoes into a colander.

Wipe down the pot with a paper towel while the burner is off but the pot is still hot.

Peel the potatoes using a steak knife while wearing dish gloves to avoid burning hands.

Place the peeled potatoes into the pot with 1/2 cup of unsalted butter to melt.

Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.

Add 1/2 cup of warm whole milk and mash again until combined.

Add salt to taste, approximately 1/2 teaspoon.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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