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Mashed Potato

Mashed Potato

This mashed potato recipe makes a delicious side dish. But where there's an incredibly rich flavour, there's the risk of overindulgence, so try not to eat too much of these creamy mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Calories: 233
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Maris Piper Potatoes Peeled and cut into equal sizes but not too small
  • 50 g Butter
  • 100 ml Double Cream or Whole Milk
  • Pinch of Nutmeg Optional
  • Salt / White Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Rinse the potato under the cold tap for 5 minutes to remove the excess starch from the outside of the potato, then add 1 tsp of salt per litre of water and bring to a gentle boil. Bring the potatoes to a boil from cold to avoid damaging the outside before the potatoes start cooking and become watery.
  2. Cook for 30-40 minutes until tender. The length of cooking time will depend on the size of the potatoes.
  3. Drain the potatoes and allow to drain dry in the colander. However, do not allow the potatoes to cool too much, as the potatoes will turn gloopy during mashing.
  4. While the potatoes drain, slowly heat the cream and butter until the butter melts.
  5. Mash the potato with a potato masher or ricer in a bowl. A potato ricer will remove all lumps from the potato.
  6. Fold the butter and cream into the potatoes until combined but don't beat too vigorously. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.