What is the best way to make mashed potatoes? Everyone has different tips to making the best mashed potato

[Trudyscrumptious]

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[vulcan]

add butter, warm milk and grated nutmeg.

[ubasses]

After starting with a masher i use a hand processor, makes it really creamy without the need to add butter and milk so a bit healthier

[sherrardk]

Some people say using the inside of jacket potatoes is best. When I make mash I use a whole bag of spuds and I add at least half a pack of butter and a splash of milk.

[Infomaniac]

You can also add some mustard for a touch of a different flavour.

[looobylooo]

yes, lots of butter and a splash of milk for me too... hmmmm nice..

[ummmm]

The best way is to use a flowery spud (Roosters are the best) Steam, don't boil. Let them cool slightly and put them through a potato ricer. I then melt some butter in some milk...add salt, and stir.

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[vodkancoke]

I do it that way too ^^^

[ummmm]

And she's a chef^^^ :-)

[echokilo]

At least 2 if not three passes through a spud ricer - and some warm milk and a little butter. Then possibly add a little wholegrain mustard depending on what it's to be served with x

[grasscarp]

I sometimes boil one or two onions with the potatoes and mash them too with the milk and butter.

[ChuckFickens]

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[mojay]

mash and add butter and black pepper - then drop a whole egg in and beat again - wonderful

[HowardKennitby]

Smash or Yeoman.

[bellazella]

You have to use a ricer for the best mash, not a blender cos it makes it like glue,and a good spud is essential, like cara maris piper or rooster,and dry it well before you put through the ricer, season well, and then add butter and cream

[DaisyNonna]

Boil them first.

[EDDIE51]

Some varieties of spud are very poor for mash. Rooster, King Edwards or Maris Piper are best. I go for Maris Piper as they are good for every use not just mash.

[starone]

Definitely needs butter, it makes a lovely taste.

[bellazella]

They say if you dont have cream, creme fraiche, or mayo works well

[heathfield]

Mash, add butter and milk, then whip the mash with a fork for about 10 or 15 seconds. I don't know why, but the mash becomes whiter and more fluffy and tastes better