Slayer Mashed Potatoes
Our potato-centric blend really shines in mashed potatoes. Particularly in this recipe, when the blend is heated with the butter and milk. The warm liquid hydrates the herbs and spices, and then infuses the rich, creamy results with Potato Slayer’s distinctive aroma. Note that you’ll boil the spuds with their skins on—peeling after cooking results in a drier texture that will better soak up the milk and butter. Using a potato ricer will absolutely create the smoothest texture, but we’re fans of the lumpy variety as well. For ultra light whipped potatoes, see the Note below.
Slayer Mashed Potatoes
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Servings
4-6
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15-20 minutes
When it comes to mashed potatoes, it’s better to overcook than undercook the spuds; make sure they’re completely tender before draining. Top the hot mashed potatoes with a slice of butter or Big Gobbler Turkey Gravy just before serving.
Ingredients
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1 ½ tablespoons Kosher salt, plus more as needed
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2½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 6 large potatoes)
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4 tablespoons salted butter, more for serving
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⅓ cup whole milk, plus more as needed
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2 teaspoons Potato Slayer seasoning
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Big Gobbler Turkey Gravy (optional)
Directions
In a large pot, bring a gallon of water and 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt to a boil over high heat. Add potatoes to boiling water and reduce heat slightly to cook at a lively simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender (a paring knife should slide in with almost no resistance).
Drain the potatoes, then return them to the hot pan or over a very low heat for a minute and shake them around to remove excess moisture.
In a saucepan or a microwave oven, heat butter, milk, and Potato Slayer until butter melts; set aside.
Use a ricer, or masher to break down and mash the hot potatoes until smooth. Lightly mix in the hot butter mixture, just until blended. Taste for salt and add more butter mixture until seasoned to your liking.
To keep hot until ready to serve, transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl, dot top with butter, cover, and place on the back of the stove.
Recipe Note
For whipped potatoes, use a stand mixer to mash hot potatoes just until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add all the butter mixture and salt to taste, pulsing machine in short bursts at medium speed. When light and creamy, stop mixing immediately. (Potatoes can quickly become sticky.)
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