π§ Ingredients
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1 kg potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred)
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3 cups whole milk
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1 cup heavy cream (optional but amazing)
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120 g butter
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2 cloves garlic (optional)
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Salt & black pepper
π©βπ³ How to Make the Creamiest Mashed Potatoes
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Peel and cut potatoes into chunks.
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Place them in a pot.
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Add milk + butter (and garlic if you like).
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Simmer on low heat until potatoes are soft.
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Do NOT boil hard β milk may scorch.
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Mash directly into the milk/butter mixture.
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Add salt, pepper, and extra butter if needed.
β Result
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Ultra-creamy
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Rich and buttery
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Restaurant-style texture
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No added water = maximum flavor
π₯ Bonus: Why this method went viral
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Chefs call it βpotato confit mashβ
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Internet says it tastes β10Γ richerβ
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People love that it uses one pot only