Skin-On Buttery Mash

Name: Skin-On Buttery Mash
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: North American
Ingredients: 450 g Potato; 90 ml Milk; 25 g Unsalted butter; 3 g Fine salt; 1200 ml Water

Not every potato needs peeling for a mash. Thin, tender skins add texture to this milk-and-butter side, provided the potatoes are scrubbed and prepared as directed.

The draining stage matters before any dairy goes in. Return the cooked potatoes briefly to the warm pot to lose surface moisture, then mash by hand and add the warmed mixture gradually. These are two generous side portions; plan the rest of the meal separately.

A spoonable mound of mashed potatoes in a white bowl. — Representative photograph · Mashed potatoes - Massachusetts.jpg by Daderot · Source · CC0 1.0. Full-frame resize to 1200 pixels square and conversion to WebP. Not a photograph of a PANTRISORA kitchen trial.

North American · Preparation time: 8 min · Cook time: 22 min · Total time: 30 min · 2 servings · Easy

Recipe timing and yield are estimates. This recipe has not been kitchen-tested.

Ingredients

450 g Potato
90 ml Milk
25 g Unsalted butter
3 g Fine salt
1200 ml Water

Allergens listed for these ingredients · Milk. Check package labels.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Scrub thin-skinned potatoes well and remove any green or damaged parts. Cut into similar-sized chunks, cover with measured water and add 2 g salt.
Simmer until the potato pieces crush easily with a fork. Drain thoroughly, return to the warm pot and let surface moisture evaporate for a minute.
Warm milk with butter separately. Mash potatoes by hand, then stir in the warm mixture gradually and remaining salt. Serve as two generous side portions.

Official food storage reference

Equipment

Kitchen scale, measuring jug, knife, cutting board, saucepan or pot sized for the ingredients, mixing bowl, sieve or colander, spatula or spoon.

Storage

Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated according to their labels. Serve promptly. Chill cooked leftovers promptly in shallow covered portions and consult the official storage chart for the food type.

For perishable foods and leftovers, U.S. FDA guidance calls for prompt refrigeration, no more than two hours at room temperature (one hour above 32°C/90°F), and a refrigerator at or below 4°C/40°F. Follow the product label and local guidance. Smell and appearance alone cannot establish safety.

FDA handling and storage conditions

Ingredient substitution

Keep ordinary potatoes, not sweet potatoes, for this milk-and-butter mash. Sweet potatoes give different sweetness and moisture; the listed liquid is not calibrated for them.

Editorial guidance, not kitchen-tested. Check product labels and allergens after any change. These notes do not change automatic inventory matching.

Ingredient substitution principles (Colorado State University Extension)

Cooking Tips

Read through the method and measure the ingredients before heating the pan. Use the listed equipment and check the recipe-specific handling notes above.

FAQ

Can I change the serving count?

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