Description
This recipe creates perfectly smooth, creamy, and buttery mashed potatoes every time. Using Yukon Gold potatoes is key, as they have a naturally creamy texture. They are boiled until tender, then mashed with warm butter and milk for a classic holiday side dish that is pure comfort food. It’s a simple, must-have recipe for any Christmas dinner.
A Taste of History
The first recipe for mashed potatoes appeared in "The Art of Cookery" by Hannah Glasse in 1747. However, it was French pharmacist Antoine-Augustin Parmentier who famously championed the potato in France in the late 18th century. His promotion of the vegetable, once considered unfit for human consumption, led to its widespread acceptance and the popularization of dishes like mashed potatoes throughout Europe.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients & Nutrition
400 kcal
Calories
5 g
Protein
28 g
Fat
35 g
Carbs
4 g
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
100 mg
Sodium
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