Here are the steps to making fluffy, buttery, airy mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving. This recipe was created by Tania and came from the website, “Cooking for my Soul.” For this recipe, you’ll need russet potatoes, salt and pepper, half-and-half, garlic powder and unsalted butter.
1.) Step 1 | Rinse
Rinse the diced potatoes through a large colander to help wash away any extra starch released from cutting.
2.) Step 2 | Boil potatoes
Place the potatoes in a pot with water and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil, cook for about 18 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) or until a fork easily pierces through. Drain.
3.) Step 3 | Press through a potato ricer
In batches, press the through a potato ricer into a bowl or the same pot you used.
4.) Step 4 | Add half-and-half and butter
Melt the butter and half-and-half until warm (microwave oven is fine), and gradually and gently fold it into the riced potatoes until desired consistency. You may not need all of the half-and-half mixture; adjust as needed. And there you have, the best fluffy mashed potatoes you’ll ever make!
