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How to Make Killer Mashed Potatoes
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They're not just for Thanksgiving, people. Potatoes are cheap and All-American food, so make these on your day off and then you can nosh all week long.

by Jebe Khan
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Step 1 of 22
Put on some water.

Put on some water.

Step 2 of 22
Unless you're under doctor's orders, salt won't hurt you (that's a myth!) You need lots for this: don't fret about it.

Unless you're under doctor's orders, salt won't hurt you (that's a myth!) You need lots for this: don't fret about it.

Step 3 of 22
Is that a lot of potatoes? Sure. Whatever. I won't apologize for that.

Is that a lot of potatoes? Sure. Whatever. I won't apologize for that.

Step 4 of 22
And here's the giant bowl you're gonna mash 'em in. How big is YOUR bowl? Is it this big? I don't think so. I showed you mine, now show me yours.

And here's the giant bowl you're gonna mash 'em in. How big is YOUR bowl? Is it this big? I don't think so. I showed you mine, now show me yours.

Step 5 of 22
Now you gotta peel your potatoes. I'll be the first to admit, this part sucks.

Now you gotta peel your potatoes. I'll be the first to admit, this part sucks.

Step 6 of 22
Toss 'em in and let 'em boil together. There's no time frame, you just gotta use the fork test to know when they're done. If it feels like a boiled potato when you poke it with a fork, then it's done.

Toss 'em in and let 'em boil together. There's no time frame, you just gotta use the fork test to know when they're done. If it feels like a boiled potato when you poke it with a fork, then it's done.

Step 7 of 22
You need at least one whole stick of butter.

You need at least one whole stick of butter.

Step 8 of 22
Here's a neat trick with a can of chipotle peppers. Set up a sieve over a bowl like so.

Here's a neat trick with a can of chipotle peppers. Set up a sieve over a bowl like so.

Step 9 of 22
With the back of a spoon, mash some peppers and their sauce through the sieve. The contents of the bowl will then be a nice smooth chipotle purée suitable for your velvety potatoes.

With the back of a spoon, mash some peppers and their sauce through the sieve. The contents of the bowl will then be a nice smooth chipotle purée suitable for your velvety potatoes.

Step 10 of 22
Add that, or most of it, to the bowl. That was maybe 5-10 chipotles I just did. You can do this last if you wanna experiment and see how much chipotle you like in there.

Add that, or most of it, to the bowl. That was maybe 5-10 chipotles I just did. You can do this last if you wanna experiment and see how much chipotle you like in there.

Step 11 of 22
Now check this out. Good cooks don't waste anything, so you see this mass of seeds and skins we had left over in the sieve? You're gonna put that in a ziplock and freeze it.

Now check this out. Good cooks don't waste anything, so you see this mass of seeds and skins we had left over in the sieve? You're gonna put that in a ziplock and freeze it.

Step 12 of 22

You can use that mass of pulp, believe it or not, to make great chipotle burgers. Just mix it into some ground beef when you make your patties. They are actually not as hot as you would expect.

Step 13 of 22

This technique with the mashing of the peppers will come in handy later this summer when you have chile peppers from your garden. Roast 'em, then fix 'em this same way. No peeling, no seeding.

Step 14 of 22
Add some more salt...

Add some more salt...

Step 15 of 22
Then a LOT of fresh ground pepper, and I mean really a lot. If you don't wanna grind all that, use white pepper instead, but not as much.

Then a LOT of fresh ground pepper, and I mean really a lot. If you don't wanna grind all that, use white pepper instead, but not as much.

Step 16 of 22
Okay, these guys are fork-tender now, so they're done.

Okay, these guys are fork-tender now, so they're done.

Step 17 of 22
Drain 'em in a colander...

Drain 'em in a colander...

Step 18 of 22
...then dump 'em into your giant bowl right on top of everything else.

...then dump 'em into your giant bowl right on top of everything else.

Step 19 of 22
These potatoes have been bad. They must be punished with mashing. People have strong opinions about how to make mashed potatoes light and fluffy. Personally, I don't care as long as they taste good.

These potatoes have been bad. They must be punished with mashing. People have strong opinions about how to make mashed potatoes light and fluffy. Personally, I don't care as long as they taste good.

Step 20 of 22
Mash them FIRST, then add a nice amount of cream and maybe a little more butter if you're worried about it. Stir well, and use more cream if you have to until they are good and smooth, not dry.

Mash them FIRST, then add a nice amount of cream and maybe a little more butter if you're worried about it. Stir well, and use more cream if you have to until they are good and smooth, not dry.

Step 21 of 22
The color tells you how spicy they will be. If they are reddish, you're in trouble. If they are just a light pink, it'll be nothing but a pleasant tingle on the tongue. You want a light orangey shade.

The color tells you how spicy they will be. If they are reddish, you're in trouble. If they are just a light pink, it'll be nothing but a pleasant tingle on the tongue. You want a light orangey shade.

Step 22 of 22
See how good that looks? I like mine pretty hot, so aim for a lighter color than this. A bowl of these makes the best late-night snack you can think of, and they reheat well. Enjoy!

See how good that looks? I like mine pretty hot, so aim for a lighter color than this. A bowl of these makes the best late-night snack you can think of, and they reheat well. Enjoy!

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This guide was made by:
Jebe Khan
Wake Forest, North Carolina
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Jessica Brown

Yup! I love to make twice baked potatoes w/ bacon sharp cheddar and scallion..one of my most favorite comfort foods! I will make a guide next time I make them :)

Jessica Brown 9 months ago

Jebe Khan

Cheese and potatoes? Whaaaaaaa?

Jebe Khan (author) 10 months ago

Jessica Brown

I love this recipe! I'd add some extra sharp cheddar to these bad boys and nom nom nom!!!

Jessica Brown 10 months ago

Diya P

Really a killer!!! Nice recipe :)

Diya P last year

Matthias Kolesch

It's always goooood to have a lot of butter in something!!!! :)

Matthias Kolesch last year

Jebe Khan

Oh yeah, definitely. You could do all sweet potatoes if you wanted to. Knock yourself out!

Jebe Khan (author) last year

Patricia Reese-Zuck

I mix in a couple of sweet potatoes in with mine for extra color and flavor

Patricia Reese-Zuck last year

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A mess of potatoes

A peeler

A nice big boiling pot and a nice big mashing bowl

A potato masher

Salt

Pepper

Butter

Cream

Canned chipotle peppers

A sieve, colander, bowl and spoon

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