Homemade Mashed Potatoes
8 servings
40 minutes
Homemade mashed potatoes are a cozy and warming side dish familiar to everyone since childhood. Its delicate, airy texture is achieved through the right combination of hot milk, butter, and fresh potatoes. This recipe hails from Russian cuisine, where simple yet hearty dishes have always been valued. Mashed potatoes perfectly complement meat and fish dishes and serve as a base for many variations—from casseroles to fillings for pies. Its taste is soft and creamy with light hints of dill that add freshness to the dish. It can be served with melted butter, making the texture even more velvety. The simplicity of preparation and versatility make this dish indispensable on any table, whether it's a festive dinner or a cozy family lunch.
1
Peel the potatoes and boil them in unsalted water.
- Potato: 1 kg
2
Bring the milk to a boil by the time the potatoes are done cooking.
- Milk: 350 ml
3
Add chopped butter to the potatoes and mash everything with a masher.
- Butter: 50 g
4
Add one third of hot milk and continue mashing with a masher, then crack an egg into the mixture and whisk the puree.
- Milk: 350 ml
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
5
Gradually add the remaining milk while whisking.
- Milk: 350 ml
6
Salt to taste.
- Salt: to taste
7
Place the puree on a plate, sprinkle with dill, and optionally drizzle with melted butter.
- Dill: to taste
- Butter: 50 g