Chef John's Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil.

  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender and easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.

  4. Drain potatoes, then return to the pot. Turn heat to high and allow potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off heat.

  5. Mash potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then mash in milk and butter until smooth and fluffy.

  6. Season with salt and black pepper; whisk until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍽️Side Dish

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday🎉Holiday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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