Comments on: Perfect Homemade Mashed Potatoes

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:57:51 +0000

In reply to Lyn. Wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing.

By: Lyn

Lyn — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:23:37 +0000

Best mashed potatoes I've made following this recipe. I'm a happy cook!!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:50:38 +0000

In reply to Abby Fox. Hi Abby! I would suggest making and cooling the potatoes as directed. Cover and refrigerate. To reheat you have two options. You can place the potatoes in your slow cooker, along with a bit more cream/milk and heat on low heat while you are at church service. Alternatively, you can bake the mashed potatoes in baking dish covered with foil in a 300 degree oven until warmed through (take the potatoes out of the fridge while the oven preheats). I hope you enjoy and Merry Christmas!

By: Abby Fox

Abby Fox — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:04:42 +0000

I am planning to make this for Christmas Eve, but I would like to prepare the potatoes in the morning and then serve after Christmas Eve service in the evening. Should I let them cool and refrigerate them and then reheat at dinner time?

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:54:39 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. Hi Stephanie! Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until you can easily poke through the potatoes with a fork.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 23:24:55 +0000

Please suggest how long to simmer potatoes.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:25:59 +0000

In reply to Bonnie J Smith. I am thrilled to hear you enjoy these so much!

By: Bonnie J Smith

Bonnie J Smith — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 14:25:16 +0000

Thank you. These are the best mashed potatoes ever. Creamy flavorful and a great meal or side. I'm lactose intolerant and everything went well with it. This will be my go-to mashed potatoes

By: Katie Laurente

Katie Laurente — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:00:16 +0000

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By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:07:43 +0000

In reply to donna. I love that tip!

By: donna

donna — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 23:16:54 +0000

My Irish Canadian grandmother had mashed potatoes on the table at every dinner.She mashed the potatoes right in the pot.She then, with the burner turned on, made a well in the centre, poured the milk in and added the butter. No need to use a separate pot. i am now teaching her great great grand children how to make the perfect mashed potatoes.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 12:31:31 +0000

In reply to Richard. I love hearing you enjoyed Richard! And if you had a lot of sides, I agree, 1/3 pound would be sufficient per person. Most will find they need a full 1/2 pound.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:29:31 +0000

We followed your guideline and had lots of mashed potatoes left over. I would suggest 1/3 pound per person of whole un-mashed potatoes. Also, I used half russets and half golds and they were delicious with a great texture.

By: LoisAnn

LoisAnn — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 23:42:20 +0000

Perfect mashed potatoes!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 14:28:45 +0000

In reply to JWH. That's a huge crowd! I would suggest using 30 pounds of potatoes, 1/2 cup salt, 8-9 cups of half and half, 4 1/2 sticks of butter, and 5 cups of sour cream. Enjoy!

By: JWH

JWH — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 13:54:03 +0000

We are having 60 people for Thanksgiving. What amount of each ingredients would we need to use for this recipe?

By: Jessica McAllen

Jessica McAllen — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:25:33 +0000

This recipe is now my go to for potatoes
I just added a little more butter and voila, perfect!!!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:20:14 +0000

In reply to Donna. I love hearing that Donna! I am honored this recipe will be featured at your Thanksgiving dinner.

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:08:25 +0000

This recipe is absolutely amazing! I added the sour cream and my husband gave me raving reviews! Will be making it for Thanksgiving this year!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:45:36 +0000

In reply to JC. Hi JC! The sour cream keeps the potatoes light, fluffy, and creamy. They really don't add a kick the mashed potatoes. If you want to omit the sour cream, add extra butter and milk, but the sour cream really makes this recipe incredible. As for serving size, I recommend 1/2 pound per person for a standard serving--so for 25 servings, I would suggest making at least 10 pounds, if you have plenty of other side dishes, more like 12 pounds if that is the only side you are serving.

By: JC

JC — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 14:59:36 +0000

Why the sour cream? Does it give the potatoes a kick? I guess I just increase the othe ingredients if I don't use it. I need about 25 servings as a side dish. Will 5 lbs be enough pots? Thank you.