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T Tracy Rutherford. Extra butter, to serve. Select all ingredients. Add to shopping list. Peel potatoes Unsure of the quantity needed? OK, Got It. Drain potatoes well. Return to saucepan over low heat.

By Corey Williams Updated December 09, Save Pin FB More. Yukon gold. The Yukon gold is the ideal mashing potato. The rarely grainy or watery potato is easy to cook to a perfect creamy consistency. Russet potatoes, likely the most popular choice for mashing, are extremely starchy.

On one hand, this is a good thing—the potato is a starch, after all. On the other hand, this means they absorb a lot of water. When prepared correctly, the russet makes for a delightfully light and fluffy product. Preparation and cooking time. Prep: 10 mins Cook: 15 mins. Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Share on pinterest. Email to a friend. Comments, questions and tips Rate this recipe What is your star rating out of 5? Choose the type of message you'd like to post Choose the type of message you'd like to post.

No masher? No problem. Use a large fork with sturdy prongs and mash the potatoes against the side of the bowl. A ricer pushes the potato through a grid, making small crumbles that resemble rice. They practically melt together as you stir in flavorings, resulting in a velvety-smooth texture.

The mixer breaks up potatoes and whips air into them at the same time. Stir your favorite flavorings into the hot potatoes just until combined. Season with black or white pepper to taste. After you mash your potatoes, stir in any of these super-easy, traditional mashed-potato flavorings. Rosemary Mashed Potatoes. Want something different in your mashed potatoes? Stir in any of these extra-special flavorings along with 1 cup warm buttermilk or low-fat milk.

Spread on a baking sheet. Remove from oven; stir in 2 tablespoons dry sherry. Add 4 cups thinly sliced leeks whites and greens from about 2 large leeks.

Cook, stirring, until soft and beginning to brown, 4 to 8 minutes.