Published Jun 15, 2019 Updated Oct 20, 2024
Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This creamy mashed potatoes recipe yields the best mashed potatoes ever! The recipe is from the late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain. He adapted Joel Robuchon’s recipe by using heavy cream, making the potato mash perfect, extra creamy, buttery and rich.
Ingredients For Mashed Potatoes
You need four simple ingredients to make this easy recipe:
Yukon Gold potatoes. Kosher salt. Cold, unsalted butter. Heavy cream.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Mashed Potatoes
Use a food mill or potato ricer, if you have it. This is what Michelin-star chefs use. The best mashed potatoes in the whole world is all about texture: smooth, without any chunks or grains, buttery, creamy, silky, light and fluffy. If you don’t have a food mill or potato ricer, make sure you use a metal masher. This Anthony Bourdain’s recipe uses heavy cream instead of full milk. Boil and cook the potatoes thoroughly. DO NOT under cook, especially if the potatoes are big and the center is not 100% cooked. This will yield sticky, slimy and gummy potatoes as raw potatoes have a sticky substance. Use potatoes that are about the same size. If you have them in various sizes, cut them up into equal-sized pieces before boiling.
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
What’s the best type of potato for mashing? What are the best potatoes to use? The rule of thumb is to use high-starch potatoes such as russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes for creamy and fluffy texture. Do not use red or white potatoes as they are waxy in texture.
How Long To Boil Potatoes For Mash
It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to boil potatoes in a dutch oven. Make sure you add enough water to cover the potatoes and cover the lid while boiling and cooking.
Best Uses For Leftover Mashed Potatoes
This is a common question asked by home cooks. What to do with leftovers? Here are a couple of ideas:
Mashed Potato Balls – this is the easiest and most delicious recipe. Freeze the leftovers in the refrigerator and add cheddar cheese, bacon bits and breadcrumbs and you’ll have golden and fried mashed potato balls. Potato Rolls – make soft, fluffy and buttery potato rolls with leftover mashed potatoes. They are so delicious.
What To Serve With Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Serve this dish with main dishes. For a healthy meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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