delicious buttery mashed potatoes!!
Honestly? How can you have Turkey and dressing and gravy without mashed potatoes? Our favorite way for Thanksgiving is just simple and loaded with butter. Yes, there is a lot of butter, but this is Thanksgiving and a special occasion calls for special side dishes. These are so delicious and so easy.
Everyone ask, what potatoes should I use? The answer is the Russet Potato. They are starchy, not waxy, they are dry and mealy, perfect for mashing. A great alternative is Yukon Gold Potato.
Another question is, what’s the best way to mash them? I use a potato ricer. You can also use a hand masher or a food mill if you have one. This is the kind I have: https://amzn.to/2YMBAmb. They are the best!
Delicious Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Here’s another mashed potato recipe I love! It has fried shallots on top! Yes! So delicious and a great presentation. Popular – Creamy and Buttery Mashed Potatoes with Fried Shallots
Serve these with my perfect Turkey and Dressing!https://acooknamedrebecca.com/the-best-southern-cornbread-dressing/ and https://acooknamedrebecca.com/beautiful-dry-brined-spiced-roast-turkey/. Best dressing and turkey recipe!
Hope you like this recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 or 5 lbs Russet potatoes
- 1-2 Tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter, sliced
- 1/2 to 2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter for pouring over the finished mashed potatoes
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Dice potatoes and cook in a pan of salted water until very tender, about 20 minutes, checking near the end with a fork for doneness. Try to have uniform pieces to allow even cooking. When done drain well in a colander. Rice the potatoes back into the pan, put them through a food mill or mash your favorite way. Add the butter and salt and pepper and stir. Check one more time for the seasoning. Add the potatoes to a serving bowl, pour the melted butter and add chopped parsley.
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