This recipe changed how I’ll make mashed potatoes forever.
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Mashed potatoes are one of my absolute favorite homemade dishes.
The ingredients and directions sounded exactly like classic mashed potatoes, and I had to make them right away.
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What Makes Anthony Bourdains Mashed Potatoes the Simplest
Bourdains recipe calls for Idaho potatoes.
Idaho potatoes area pop in of russet potatoknown for their being fluffy when baked.
Here, the lower moisture in the potatoes helps keep them smooth and not gluey when mashed.
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Once the cream mixture boils, youll add it a bit at a time while mashing the potatoes.
Something about the heat from the cream mixture helps the potatoes become smoother and creamier while mashing.
The potatoes were incredibly smooth and creamy without a bit of starchiness.
Add the salt and bring to a boil.
Cook for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a paring knife.
When they are cool enough to handlebut still hotslip them from their skins and discard the skins.
In a small pot, combine the cream and butter and bring to a boil.
Return the potatoes to the large pot and mash with a potato masher.
Pour in the hot cream mixture in four increments and, each time, mix until combined.
Once the potatoes are smooth, add the pepper and salt to taste.
