Knorr's Guide to Perfect Creamy Mash Potatoes

Learn how to make perfect creamy mashed potatoes with Knorr's easy-to-follow guide. This recipe covers selecting the right floury potatoes, boiling them to perfection, draining and steaming for texture, and enriching with heated milk and Flora Buttery for a smooth, delicious side dish that complements any meal.

Knorr's Guide to Perfect Creamy Mash Potatoes:

A bowl of hearty, creamy mash is the perfect complement to any meal, elevating dishes like shepherd's pie, sausages & mash, and roast dinners. This guide provides easy steps to achieve a new level of mashed potato perfection.

Whether you prefer them light or creamy, flavoured or plain, buttery or smooth, Knorr is here to share tips on preparing mash potatoes exactly to your liking, making them an easily prepared accompaniment to any meat, fish, or vegetable.

Selecting the Best Potatoes for Creamy Mash:

Choosing the right potato is vital for achieving the perfect mashed potato with great texture and deep flavour. Potatoes are generally divided into two types: waxy and floury.

• Waxy varieties (e.g., Charlotte potatoes) are ideal for salads and hold their shape well, but they are not ideal for mashing as they can become gluey.
• Floury potatoes (e.g., King Edwards and Desiree) are highly recommended for a light, fluffy mash with a rich flavour. Their starch content breaks down easily, creating a smooth consistency.

Knowing how long to boil your potatoes is essential for a lump-free, smooth mash. Over-boiling can cause them to break apart, while under-boiling will result in lumps. The goal is to achieve tender, soft potatoes.

How to tell when they're ready:

• Pierce the thickest part of a potato with a skewer. If it goes in easily and the potato feels soft in the centre, they are cooked through and ready to be drained.

Drain and Steam for Fluffy Mash:

After boiling, drain the potatoes thoroughly. Return them to the warm pan, cover with a lid, and let them steam for at least 5 minutes. This crucial step dries out the potatoes slightly, creating a texture that readily absorbs the milk and Flora Buttery you'll add next, ensuring a richer, creamier result.

Enriching Your Mash with Warm Milk and Flora Buttery:

To achieve a rich and creamy mash that binds beautifully, add warm milk and Flora Buttery to your potatoes. Gently heat the milk and Flora Buttery in a saucepan until the Flora Buttery has melted – do not boil. Adding this warm mixture helps maintain the mash's temperature, ensuring it's perfect for serving.