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Mashed Potatoes Made from Baked Potatoes

Learn how to make mashed potatoes by using baked potatoes instead of boiled.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Mashing the potatoes 1 minute
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs whole Russet potatoes cleaned and pierced with a fork
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup to ½ cup warm milk or warm heavy cream
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place the potato directly on the oven rack.
  • Bake for about 1 hour or until the potatoes can be pierced with a fork.
  • Carefully pop open the potatoes to allow steam to escape and allow to cool until you can safely handle them.
  • Warm up your milk or cream in a saucepan. Just warm it through,don't let it boil.
  • When potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out all the potatoes into a bowl.
  • If you have a ricer, run the potatoes through it.
  • Add the butter and start with ¼ cup of the dairy.
  • Whip with a hand mixer for 10 to 15 seconds to just smooth the potatoes out. Add more dairy if necessary.
  • Add kosher salt to taste.