How To Make the Most Buttery Mashed Potatoes

Learn the technique to achieve velvety and buttery mashed potatoes by adding butter before milk.

Ingredients

  • russet potatoes (1361 grams)
  • butter (454 grams)
  • milk (240 milliliters)

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop the russet potatoes into even-sized pieces.
  2. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  4. Add cubed butter to the hot potatoes and allow it to coat the potatoes while they are still hot.
  5. Once the butter has melted and mixed nicely, slowly add hot milk, stirring until desired consistency is reached.
  6. Season with salt to taste before serving.

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

  • kcal: 400
  • fat: 20 g
  • sats: 12 g
  • carbs: 50 g
  • fibre: 3 g
  • protein: 5 g
  • salt: 0.5 g