Ultra smooth mashed potatoes built from russets cooked gently in salted water, then combined with warm butter infused milk for deeper flavor and silkier texture. Steam drying, ricing, and staged dairy additions create consistency you normally only find in restaurants.
Pairs with roasted meats, poultry, braised dishes, and any holiday plate where the potato must be exceptionally smooth. Infused dairy is optional but provides deeper flavor without extra ingredients.
If potatoes seem too thick, add small amounts of warm milk until loose but still structured. Russet potatoes provide the fluffiest texture. Yukon Golds create a creamier, more golden result.
Ingredients
- 2 lb russet potatoes and cut into 1.5 inch chunks
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp salt for water
- 1 tsp salt for seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 clove bay leaf or garlic clove for dairy infusion
Ingredients
- 2 lb russet potatoes and cut into 1.5 inch chunks
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp salt for water
- 1 tsp salt for seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 clove bay leaf or garlic clove for dairy infusion
Instructions
- large pot
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- russet potatoes and cut into 1.5 inch chunks (2 lb), peeled
- salt for water (1 tsp)
- large pot
- small saucepan
- fine mesh strainer
- whole milk (1 cup)
- unsalted butter (6 tbsp)
- bay leaf or garlic clove for dairy infusion (1 clove)
- colander
- large pot
- potato ricer
- large pot
- large pot
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- whole milk (1 cup)
- unsalted butter (6 tbsp)
- large pot
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- salt for seasoning (1 tsp)
- black pepper (¼ tsp)
Before you cook
Cook notes
- • Pairs with roasted meats, poultry, braised dishes, and any holiday plate where the potato must be exceptionally smooth.
- • Infused dairy is optional but provides deeper flavor without extra ingredients.
- • If potatoes seem too thick, add small amounts of warm milk until loose but still structured.
- • Russet potatoes provide the fluffiest texture. Yukon Golds create a creamier, more golden result.
- • Never use a blender or food processor. It destroys texture instantly.
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