Mashed Potatoes
from SeniorSkillet.com
Mashed Potatoes Challenge… real homemade potatoes vs. store-bought Idahoan Buttery Homestyle instant potatoes. To prepare the perfect Homemade Mashed Potatoes, it takes quite a bit of time and energy, but is it actually worth all that additional effort?
Servings 4 Servings each
Calories 1kcal
Ingredients
Real Potatoes:
- 2 lb Russet Potatoes peeled
- ⅔ cup Milk
- 1 stick Butter at room temperature
- ½ tsp Sea Salt
Instant Potatoes:
- 4 oz bag Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Instant Mashed Potatoes
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Water plus 1-3 tablespoons if needed
- ½ stick Butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Real Potatoes:
- Place peeled potatoes in large pot and fill with enough water to cover.
- Bring to a boil and cook until soft (about 20-25 minutes).
- Drain and put in bowl.
- Heat milk in microwave 1 minute at a time at 50% power until hot.
- Manually mash with whisk atttachment then slowly beginning at low turn on mixer until you reach medium.
- Gradually add hot milk.
- Add butter 1 tablespoon at a time, incorprating as you go.
- Season with salt to taste.
Instant Potatoes:
- Add bag of potatoes to large bowl.
- Add milk and water. Stir until blended and smooth.
- Whip for several minutes with whisk attachments.
- Microwave for 4 minutes.
- Cut butter into pats and fold in one at a time until melted.
- Whip with whisk until fluffy. If not looking creamy add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Microwave 2 more minutes.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Whip until fluffy.
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