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    Traditional, Creamy Amish Mashed Potatoes

    12/07/2020 by Anna 2 Comments

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    Creamy Amish Mashed Potatoes Recipe

    Traditional, Creamy Mashed Potatoes are served quite frequently in most Amish homes. They are a delicious and easy side dish that pairs well with many different meat entrees. And a well-loved dish with the young and old.

    I grew up eating Amish mashed potatoes probably at least once or twice a week, as they were a regular dish in our home. We always had plenty of potatoes because we grew rows of them in our huge garden.

    Creamy Amish Mashed Potatoes

    Actually, for a few years, we grew enough potatoes to sell. We planted them in our field and had a potato digger that we pulled behind our tractor once they were ready to dig, then we kids had to pick them up. Our reward at the end of the day was a bowl of ice cream.

    We sold a lot of them and stored the rest in our root cellar to last us till the next season. So potatoes were a regular staple in our home.

    Easy Mashed Potatoes

    If you've never made homemade mashed potatoes before, let me assure you that it's really quite simple. And this won't be the last time you'll make these because they taste so much better than those instant flakes you buy at the store.

    I tried to get my kids to eat instant potatoes once. I even doctored them up with brown butter, etc. But my kids refused to eat them because they thought they were nasty.

    And honestly, I couldn't blame them. They are used to having the real deal. And packaged mashed potatoes cannot even compare with homemade ones.

    Gluten-free Mashed Potatoes

    Our oldest daughter has food sensitivities and is currently on a gluten-free and vegetarian diet. So it can be challenging to cook meals that she can enjoy.

    Thankfully, these healthy mashed potatoes are a dish that she can eat and loves as well.

    creamy amish mashed potatoes

    How to make creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes:

    I personally think that gold potatoes make the best mashed potatoes ever. But they are more expensive, so I mostly use russet potatoes.

    Whatever kind you decide to use, begin by peeling and rinsing the potatoes.

    Cut them into slices or chunks, whatever you prefer. I slice mine fairly thin so they cook faster.

    cut potatoes ready to cook

    Put them into a large kettle and add water to almost cover them.

    Cover with the lid and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until fork-tender (approximately 20 minutes). You want them to be very soft to make smooth mashed potatoes.

    Drain the water.

    Then I use my electric mixer to mash them, but you can also just use a hand masher.

    (As an Amish girl growing up, whenever we cooked for a large crowd, we'd have a huge pot of potatoes to mash. We used a hand masher, and it would tire out your arms before you'd get them all nice and creamy. So we took turns mashing.)

    After you have the potatoes mashed, to where there are no more chunks, add your butter, salt, and pepper. Continue mixing, slowly adding the milk or cream until your creamed potatoes are the consistency you want.

    Brown Butter for Dutch Mashed Potatoes

    One of the most important ingredients to perfect Amish mashed potatoes is the brown butter on the top.

    If you've never tried brown butter before, you've been missing out. Because it adds so much amazing flavor to so many dishes. Add brown butter to your cooked vegetables instead of regular butter, and you will never go back :).

    It's very easy to make brown butter. And it's definitely the ingredient that takes mashed potatoes from delicious to divine!

    Melt salted butter (unsalted will not work) over medium heat and continue cooking it until it turns foamy and caramel colored/light brown. And a wonderful, nutty aroma will start to fill your kitchen.

    But you'll need to keep your eye on it because you don't want it burned, just nice and browned with maybe a few dark flecks in it.

    brown butter
    brown butter

    Now pour your browned butter over the top of the creamy mashed potatoes, and enjoy!

    This is a very traditional and fluffy mashed potatoes recipe. The most simple and best Amish mashed potatoes ever!

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    Creamy Amish Mashed Potatoes

    Traditional, Creamy Amish Mashed Potatoes

    Creamy Amish Mashed Potatoes are so easy to make and pair well as a side dish with many different meat entrees. They are loved by young and old alike.
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Amish
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 239 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 lb. russet or gold potatoes approx. 9 -10 potatoes
    • 7 - 8 tbsp. salted butter, divided
    • 3/4 to 1 c. whole milk can use whatever milk you have on hand, but if you like your potatoes more creamy try substituting some heavy cream for the milk
    • 1 1/4 tsp. salt or more to suit your taste
    • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
    • 1/2 - 1 tsp. parsley flakes, optional

    Instructions
     

    • Peel and rinse your potatoes.
    • Cut potatoes into slices or chunks and place them in a large cooking pot. Almost cover with water, and place the lid on.
      3 lb. russet or gold potatoes
    • Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce temperature to medium and cook for about 20 minutes, or until fork tender. You'll want them nice and soft so they are easier to mash without leaving lumps.
    • Meanwhile, as you're waiting for your potatoes to cook, you can prepare the brown butter. Place 3 Tbs. salted butter into a saucepan or small skillet. Melt over medium heat, and continue cooking until it smells nutty and looks slightly browned. It may continue browning a bit more after removing it from the heat, so keep your eye on it. You don't want it burned.
      7 - 8 tbsp. salted butter, divided
    • Drain the water from the potatoes. Mash with a hand masher or electric mixer until no more chunks remain.
    • Add the remaining 4 - 5 Tbs. butter, salt, pepper, and parsley flakes. Mix.
      1 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1/2 - 1 tsp. parsley flakes, optional
    • Slowly add milk (a little at a time), continuing to mix, and scraping the sides and bottom to make sure it's all incorporated. You may not need all the milk, just add till it's the right consistency for you. And you can substitute some heavy cream for the milk if you like it more creamy.
      3/4 to 1 c. whole milk
    • Mix until the potatoes are nice and creamy, and serve topped with brown butter.
    • Refrigerate and reheat any leftovers, if they're too thick add a bit more milk.

    Notes

    Keep boiling the potatoes until you are ready to drain and mash them. Don't let them sit in the water after finished boiling, or it may result in gummy mashed potatoes.
    If you don't serve the mashed potatoes immediately, you may want to add a bit more milk than normal because they tend to thicken up a bit. You can also heat the milk before adding it to help keep your mashed potatoes hot longer.
     You can add whatever variations you like, such as chives, garlic powder, or whatever other flavors you like in there.
      Some people also like to add some sour cream or cream cheese. I tend to like mine with just cream or milk. Although if you want to make mashed potatoes ahead of time and reheat them, adding a bit of sour cream and cream cheese helps to keep them creamy.
    You can figure about 1 large potato per person for mashed potatoes (I usually add a few extra potatoes for good measure).
    *Nutrition is approximate.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 412mgPotassium: 761mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Josiah

      December 09, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      Mmmmm soo yummy

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      • Jo

        November 06, 2022 at 9:45 pm

        5 stars
        Delicious mashed potatoes

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