Published Oct 22, 2018 Updated Sep 05, 2024
Mashed Potatoes
Joël Robuchon was a famed French “Chef of the Century” and restaurateur. Unfortunately, he passed away in August 2018 and left behind a legacy of the best and highest rated Michelin restaurants, plus a trove of recipes in his cookbooks. I am a fan of Joël Robuchon restaurants and had tried a few of them; his mashed potatoes is really the BEST in the world. The technique used produces the creamiest, silkiest and most delicious mashed potatoes you’ll ever make. You can also make this recipe into Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and pair it with Garlic Butter Pork Chops.
Recipe Ingredients
This recipe calls for only 5 ingredients:
Russet potatoes Unsalted butter. Full milk. Sea salt. Ground white pepper.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Best Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Having made Joël Robuchon’s recipe, I can now share the following secrets with you:
Use a potato ricer. The ricer produces the softest, silkiest and smooth texture. A good brand of butter. I used Challenge brand butter. Use full milk or full cream milk. DO NOT use ground black pepper as they become speckled dark spots in the potatoes.
Why Joël Robuchon’s Recipe Is the Best
It’s all in the techniques, potato to butter ratio, plus the texture and flavors. No recipes produce the texture of silken, creamy mash except this recipe. Scoop up the potatoes in tiny helpings and savor slowly, it just gets better as you slowly devour the mash. I strongly urge you to try this recipe. You will never go back to other mashed potato recipes, I can guarantee you that!
What To Serve With French Mashed Potatoes
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