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Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes

This mashed potatoes recipe is the proper and easiest way to make homemade mashed potatoes, so they turn out light, fluffy, and lump-free every time.
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TOTAL TIME
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Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
4 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Salt And Ground Black Pepper
salt and ground black pepper
to taste
Whole Milk
1/2 cup whole milk
Butter
1/4 cup butter
Russet Potatoes
3 large russet potatoes
peeled and cut in half lengthwise
Directions
9 STEPS
20 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
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Health Info
Macros
37g
CARBS
12g
FAT
5g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
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Frequently Asked Questions
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