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The BEST Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Fluffy, creamy Mashed Potatoes come together with a few simple ingredients and very little time. They are the perfect rich, buttery side dish and are so versatile. Learn how to make these ahead of time, easily reheat them, or freeze them for holiday meal prep! If you’ve ever experienced mealy or watery mashed potatoes, rest assured that this easy recipe is foolproof to avoid those less-than-pleasant experiences! With my simple tips, they turn out creamy, velvety, and flavorful every time.

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About how many potatoes is 4 pounds?

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Potato pancakes

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I love your channel man! You make a kitchen dummy like me into a cuisine chef 😂 god bless you man. You keep me from going hungry 😅

@dcazanas

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I eat one pound of butter per YEAR. I'm sure I'll never spend 1/4th of my annual allotment (and more, in those pats on top at the end) on one batch of mashed potatoes.

@mikethebeginner

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Nope - SOOOO tired of garlic in mashed potatoes; I want them to be NEUTRAL, and garlic just isn't. Yes, I know I can just leave it out, but maybe others won't. Make it CLEAR, please.

@triciak.bowers3569

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I did listen to the Epicurious guy saying NOT to cut in small pieces because they absorb more water and then will absorb LESS butter and milk later....

@elizabethheyenga9277

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I made these last night and my family loved it. Thank you😀

@elizabethpew176

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I bake russet potatoes until very done. That way, they are rich and already dry. Other than that, I proceed the same way….never never an electric mixer!

@lynnparrish1335

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Ok I literally just made them now and SO BOMB 💣. Might even do a shepherds pie later 🎉

@taraservel4585

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Ur talking to much

@DorigPrecy

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A brief note: a recipe from a Michelin-starred chef requires 50% potatoes and 50% butter and salt. That's it.

@wernerkl4036

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Can’t wait to try it out.. last Recipe I tried (Tres Leches Cake) Turned out Super delish…🎉 Thanks for Sharing the knowledge, you’re Awesome at explaining everything, plus I love your little History background info you provide with each recipe!

@marcobriceno6590

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This is my favorite kitchen on all of YouTube. If I could redo my kitchen cart blanch (or however you say it) I’d go exactly like this! The beautiful dark Scottish green high gloss enamel painted appliances with that brushed antique looking brass faucet and hardware. There’s no way that would ever go stale or out style. It would look perfect still 50 years from now.

@RRW276

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Bros pot is dirtier and rusty than the indians

@fatimaal_barzenji7547

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Lots of tips but one huge miss…..use a ricer. You’ll never have lumps again.

@stevealaskaman5680

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Interesting. I thought I knew how to make mashed potatoes. Oops!

@BBKAJ1

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This looks amazing! Can't wait to make some good old fashion homemade

@Diamond_in_Rough

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thanks alot for the vedio.. I was using a mixer and my potatoes were getting really gummy

@MrKakinyi

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UGGGGH! White pepper is HOTTER 🥵 THAN Black pepper!

@adamthompson7170

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Tried your approach for the first time this evening (for Christmas Eve dinner), and they were the best mashed potatoes ever. Relatively quick, easy, and delicious. Out son enjoyed two huge helpings. Sadly, I was not able to return for seconds, but am already looking forward to buttery leftovers on Christmas Day. Thank you and happy holidays!

@wstks-fmworldwide5390

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Wait is this how i find out people dont add cheese to their mash i thought it was required in the recipe 😂 potato cheese milk and butter 😳

@Quantumkhalilqueen

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This has become THE mashed potatoes for the family. This year, we are honoring our late Mom by making Swedish Meatballs for Christmas. These potatoes will grace the dinner plate first, then the meatballs and sauce, accompanied by lingonberries. Oh, baby!😋 Merry Christmas to you and your family, John!🎄🧈🥔🧄

@trudyschaffer8016

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bloemige aardappelen nemen,anderen dat gaat niet!
Koken en door de passevite.Toevoegen gesmolten echte boter kruidnoot ..( stampen)
Men kan ook een beetje melk toevoegen..
Men kan er ook verse spinazie of spruitjes ondermengen.
indien met vis voeg er gestoofde prei onder…
ik ben van Belgie.

@lydialepee3252

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This is similar to mine except I boil the potatoes in chicken broth. I love the garlic flavor!

@GailHerdel

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As I can see american mashed potatoes doesn't equal the french puree. Potato chunks in a puree isn't good for me.

@maximesafronov4870

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I would never say why bother, this is an easy recipe. I didn't know about the 'put back on stove to remove all water.' My mashed potatoes were like boulders

@AmbrosiaK

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Thank you for the recipe!

@thplifecoach

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Your videos are awesome. Love how you blend in a lil history of subject along with the recipe. 😊

@lizsalazar5213

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you rilly made my thanksgiving. thanks man!

@potadodoom64

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The mash potatoes were awesome. Thanks for the recipe and cooking instructions.

@nancyanderson7137

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Good tips! I like to add chive cottage cheese!

@carissalizotte8977

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Hel-LO?? I JUST made these TWO MINUTES ago for Thanksgiving, and you're damn right, they ARE the best mashed potatoes like HOW do you come up with these awesome recipes???😭

@mdogou

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You really makes me always hungry for food.😂❤

@aidal.castillo2959

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I watched Your mashed potatoes video from 4 years ago and then this one. This one is an updated version 😊

@susanna.espositoSan

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👍 Nice

@Paulel

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How would you re-warm them if you make them a day ahead?

@tinamb5178

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Joh is one of my favorite. He’s great at explaining and educating recipes. His recipes always turn out for me!

@reneepomatto3625

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When making a day early, how long and at what temperature should I put them in the oven to heat up before serving.

@sheridayton9608

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Oh my, lol, I too thought it would be a no science dish and I did it all wrong on many points.
1st I added the potatoes to the hot water and splashed hot water on me.
2nd I added cold milk to the potatoes and then I over mixed them.
I always used russet potatoes and I never added the garlic in the water.
They were still delicious, no one would ever known different then.
Now since I’m a widow I guess I make your version for myself ❤

@tinawilliams3337

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Feeds how many? Hello?

@justsayin3228

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Smaller cuts of potatoes absorb too much water. Better cut in half even though it takes longer. Worth it.

@sassysandie2865

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How many would you say this feeds?

@abbc805

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Delicious ❤

@rosammamathew7905

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Love this! I have learnt a lot! Thank you, John 😊

@mI6sanand

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Out of this world 😊

@chimbukachibangulula5635

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Why didn't you rinse the potatoes first before you put them to boil?

@sylviaarizmendez2401

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Bla bla bla

@Candelaria297

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