This mashed potato recipe makes fluffy potatoes that will quickly become a favorite side dish in your home. So if you’re looking for an easy mashed potatoes recipe that you can make in the bowl of a stand mixer, this is it.
I first started making mashed potatoes in my Bosch electric mixer when I realized what a great job the machine did at whipping things into a fluffy lather.
It started with making whipped cream in my Bosch. And then I learned how to make butter in the machine. Soon after, I created my first batch of 5 minute creamed honey. And then the light went on.
Why not try whipping up my mashed potatoes in the mixer and see if I got fluffier potatoes?
One attempt was all it took, and I was sold. So was everyone else who tried my mashed potatoes. In fact, when we have folks up for a meal, they often comment on my mashed potatoes.
How’d you get them to be so creamy, fluffy and free of lumps?
The electric mixer is a great thing to have in the kitchen! If you want to know the easy way to make mashed potatoes, this tutorial is for you. I’m going to show you the best way to whip out a batch of creamy mashed potatoes in just a few simple steps!
Best Types of Potatoes for Recipe
Potatoes aren’t all equal when it comes to making mashed potatoes. Waxy varieties (like most red potatoes) are wonderful for boiling and for use in salads, but they don’t make the best mashed potatoes because they don’t “fluff” as well.
Yukon gold potatoes and also russet potatoes are a common choice for making perfect mashed potatoes.
So whether you buy your potatoes from the grocery store or want to grow your own spuds that will make the most delicious mashed potatoes, here’s a list of the best potatoes you can find for mashing!
- Caribou
- Elba
- Gold Rush
- Kennebec
- Sieglinde
- Yukon gold potatoes
Tools for this Recipe
- potato peeler
- knife
- cutting board
- large pot with lid
- Bosch electric mixer with whisk attachment
- garlic press
- measuring spoons
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 4 pounds of potatoes
- 6 cups cold water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 3 fresh garlic cloves (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 cup milk
For a dairy free option, replace the butter with homemade schmaltz and the cup of milk with chicken broth. Or, if you want a richer flavor, you can replace the cup of milk with cream and exchange butter for sour cream or cream cheese.
Video: Make Mashed Potatoes in a Stand Mixer
How to Make Mashed Potatoes Recipe
To begin, you’ll want to weigh out 4 pounds of potatoes. Give them a good scrub at the kitchen sink and then peel them using your potato peeler.
Rinse your potatoes before cutting them into 1 inch by 1 inch chunks. Place potatoes in a large stockpot as you go. Once you’ve diced them all, add cold water until your potato chunks are covered by 1/2 to 1 inch of water.
Pop a lid on your pot and start cooking potatoes over high heat. Once the water has reached a rolling boil, reduce the heat and cook potatoes in the boiling water until the large chunks are quite soft and mushy. About 30 minutes should be good!
Drain the water and cool your hot potatoes, until there’s no danger of being burned by them. And while they’re still warm, set up your Bosch stand mixer. Pop the wire whisks into place and dump your cooked potatoes into the bowl of the stand mixer.
Also add butter, fresh garlic (or garlic powder), salt and milk or broth.
Add the Bosch mixer’s cover lid (to keep the potatoes in) and turn the machine on. Let the wire whisk attachment beat the boiled potatoes on low speed for about 30 seconds or until potatoes are light, fluffy and have a creamy texture.
Serve while still hot or let your potatoes cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Delicious Meals with Mashed Potatoes
Here are some meal ideas for your potatoes, whether they’re still hot or you need to use up leftover mashed potatoes!
- chicken and mashed potatoes
- shepherd’s pie
- plump perogies
- beef and mashed potatoes
- cream of potato soup
- breakfast fried potato patties
FAQ
Can I add extra dairy to this potato recipe?
If you and your family love dairy, feel free to add in more! Especially if you’re serving these potatoes at a thanksgiving dinner or a special occasion. You can replace the milk with heavy cream and replace butter with sour cream or even cream cheese.
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Can I use any type of electric mixer for this recipe?
My favorite way to mash potatoes is in my Bosch mixing bowl with the double wire whisk attachments. But you can also use an immersion blender, a hand mixer, kitchen aid mixer with the wire whip or even in a food processor with the multipurpose blade.
Is it ok to just use a hand masher to make these potatoes?
You can use a potato masher to make your potatoes, but you won’t get the same creamy texture if you do.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes in a Stand Mixer
Equipment
- 1 electric mixer with wire whisk attachment note: in my kitchen, I love using the Bosch mixing bowl
- potato peeler
- large knife
- cutting board
- large pot with a lid
- garlic press
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 pounds russet or yukon gold potatoes
- 6 cups cold water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup milk (use broth for DF option)
- 3 garlic cloves
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Weigh out 4 pounds of potatoes.
- Scrub and peel at the kitchen sink.
- Cut potatoes into 1×1 Inch chunks (or thereabouts) and place in stockpot.
- Add water to potato chunks until they are covered about about 1/2-1 inch of water (about 6 cups).
- Measure in 1 tablespoon of salt for flavor.
- Cover the pot with lid and bring potatoes to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and gently simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are very soft throughout.
- Drain off water and let potatoes cool while you set up your electric mixer with wire whisks.
- Dump hot potatoes int the mixer and add butter, garlic and 1 cup of broth.
- Cover the mixer with a lid to keep potato chunks in and beat potatoes under low speed for about 40 seconds or until they look light and fluffy.
- Salt to taste and serve hot. Or let cool and freeze for later.
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