Holiday
Dad’s Famous Mashed Potatoes
A festive side from Savor the Holidays — 4 servings.
Recipe by Cyman Huang
Cooked, styled and photographed in his kitchen.
Dad’s Famous Mashed Potatoes is part of Cyman Huang’s Savor the Holidays collection, written for generous seasonal tables and memorable gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons margarine
- 1/2 cup milk (or more if needed)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon white pepper
Method
- 1
Place the peeled potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- 2
Bring the water to a boil over high heat and cook the potatoes until they are fork- tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 3
While the potatoes are cooking, melt the margarine in a small saucepan over low heat. Set aside.
- 4
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot.
- 5
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or a fork until they reach your desired consistency. For creamer texture, use a powered whisk or KitchenAid to mix.
- 6
Gradually add the melted margarine and milk to the mashed potatoes, stirring well to combine. Add more milk if needed to achieve a creamy texture.
- 7
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and white pepper. Stir well to distribute the seasoning.
- 8
Serve Dad’s Homemade Mashed Potatoes with your favorite Brown Gravy or Turkey, it’s great just on its own. Best accompany with your favorite main courses.
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