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No Lump Mashed Potatoes

November 13, 2011 by Angela Roberts 43 Comments

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No Lump Mashed Potatoes from Spinach Tiger

I know that you eat mashed potatoes beyond the Thanksgiving table, but, I dare you to find a more important day for this perfect no-lump recipe. Most days of the year, I like red potatoes, smashed with skins on for a rustic feel. But on this day, they must be smooth and perfectly done.

Perfect is a crazy word to describe any food for Thanksgiving, where each person has their own food memories and family recipes. But, in this case, there is only one way to serve your picky Aunt Edna or your father’s new wife holiday mashed potatoes. They must be smooth, completely free of lumps and not fancied up by any old or new trends, such as garlic, sour cream, pecorino, mascarpone or bacon.  Save these for another meal when serving it your way doesn’t crush the family food memory of your dinner guests. I’m not saying you should bend over backwards or compromise the gourmande in you, but some things are best left alone and fantastic mashed potatoes  are what you need for your famous gravy. The taste is not nearly as important (although please don’t forget the salt) as is the texture on this day in which we give thanks and eat like roaring pigs.

Lumpy mashed potatoes are a kitchen failure and we have all been there, or at least I have. To get out those lumps caused by potatoes not cooked long enough, the beater comes out and the whipping begins. The problem is that the lumps never disappear, but the potatoes turn into a goo or a paste and there is no way to save them.

If you have bad memories of ruined mashed potatoes that even the dog wouldn’t eat, and you fear the upcoming holiday season, I have the secret weapon. I discovered this a few years ago when I was given a simple, inexpensive ricer, which belongs in every kitchen. The ricer and a few simple tips and you will be a mashed potatoes rock star.


My Best Tips for Perfect No Lump Mashed Potatoes:

  1. Peel potatoes (especially for holiday menus). Save the rustic look for a different time.
  2. Start potatoes in cold water. Cook all the way through to fork tender, but don’t cook so much that they are water-logged.
  3. Scald the milk. Add a little at a time.
  4. Use whole milk and real butter. Heavy cream is not necessary, but a splash is nice.
  5. Use a ricer. Use a ricer. Use a ricer.  This guarantees no lumps and provides the perfect texture.
  6. Freshly grated nutmeg takes the bland away and gives the potatoes a little umph. Just a dash or two, not too much.
  7. Cook potatoes in cast iron dutch oven or heavy pot that has a lid.  Drain and return to pot, which keeps potatoes warm.
  8. Taste and season. I love white pepper (it has a zing). Don’t forget the salt.

I am a purist and only use potatoes, milk, butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg. I use regular white potatoes, but some cooks prefer yukon golds. No matter. Just follow the tips, and don’t forget to taste along the way.

I hope you have the smoothest potatoes and stress-free Thanksgiving family dinner party. No doubt, something will go askew. We’ve all had years where the turkey didn’t cook, someone got too drunk, or too many family secrets got divulged. Normal Thanksgiving! But, this year at least you’ll have good potatoes.

Tell me, what is  the Thanksgiving disaster you most remember?

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2.34 from 3 votes

No Lump Mashed Potatoes for a Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds white potatoes peeled (some love yukon golds for a creamier texture.
  • 2 teaspoons salt for water
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons whole milk
  • splash of cream optional
  • salt white pepper to season
  • dash nutmeg about three gratings

Instructions

  • Peel potatoes, and cut into quarters and cut again. Rinse in cold water. Put just enough cold water in pan to cover potatoes by two inches.
  • Add 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to boil and then simmer until fork tender. Drain and put back into pot and add butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Scald milk.
  • Smash potatoes with fork or old fashioned masher tool and add a few tablespoons of hot milk and three tablespoons of the butter. Mix with a wooden spoon.
  • Take through the ricer and return to the pan. Turn the heat on low and add the rest of the milk a little at a time and use wooden spoon to stir.
  • Add nutmeg. Stir again. Add in last tablespoons of butter.
  • Taste and season again with salt and pepper if necessary.

Notes

For lighter potatoes, add in milk. Do this a little at a time to avoid runny potatoes.

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Comments

  1. DBStar says

    November 25, 2013 at 10:56 am

    3 stars
    The ricer is very hard on my hands and I can only do a few potatoes at a time with it so I really don’t like it. How do they get pureed potatoes like I see on tv all the time? My problem with mashed potatoes is that there are always still some lumps. I get good flavor but everyone is always saying that if you over mix they turn into glue so I am afraid to mix too long. Help!

    Reply
  2. Laura Bond says

    November 3, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    Just bought a rice pot and have never used one before, help!!

    Reply
  3. JC says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    Don’t have a ricer. Will a cheese grater do?

    Reply
  4. Tracy Watson says

    November 24, 2011 at 1:11 am

    🙂

    Reply
  5. MAg Zaldivar says

    November 22, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    An anecdote about mashed potatoes; My sister who is a great cooking once didnt have time to do the mashed potatoes for Christmas celebration. So she decided to buy it in Kentucky Fried chiken. Even that happened 15 years ago, nobody forget that !!! even she always cook delicious recipes…

    Reply
    • angela says

      November 24, 2011 at 1:17 am

      That’s too funny. Now a days, though, the grocery store sells some not too bad mashed already made. Not for me, though. 🙂

      Reply
  6. 5 Star Foodie says

    November 16, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Always perfect with a ricer! I’m intrigued by the addition of nutmeg, I’ve never done it, but what a great idea!

    Reply
  7. Jessica says

    November 15, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    I love the addition of nutmeg! You’re right, thanksgiving is the time to perfect mashed potatoes and make sure there are no clumps!

    Reply
  8. Bianca @ South Bay Rants n Raves says

    November 14, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    Will have to pass this recipe onto the hubs. Since we have no family in LA, our Thanksgiving consists of us in our PJs all day, eating a small turkey & sides. I’ll definitely add this to the mix 🙂

    Reply
  9. Barbara says

    November 14, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    Yep….as I was reading along, I thought RICER! And sure enough, that was your secret. I love my ricer but have never added nutmeg to my mashed potatoes. Definitely going to try it.

    Reply
  10. Trix says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    A ricer, of course! Brilliant. I agree that sometimes classics should be left alone – and what is better than mashed potatoes with butter and salt? (And thank you for your comment about my shepherd’s pie – I have no doubt that you are being modest!!!)

    Reply
  11. Robin Sue says

    November 14, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    The only thing that goes askew is that I eat too much. Oh one funny thing did happen when my SIL was charged with doing the greenbean casserole and thought it called for 2 tablespoons of black pepper. Wow! I will have to remember the nutmeg, that is a lovely touch.

    Reply
  12. bellini says

    November 14, 2011 at 10:59 am

    I could never have my turkey dinner without these beauties, topped with a little gravy and turkey as a side dish:D Excellent tips Angela! The type of potato is also very important to prevent the “glue” effect.

    Reply
  13. Valérie ( France ) says

    November 14, 2011 at 8:45 am

    Je te souhaite un beau lundi
    Valérie.

    Reply
  14. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    November 14, 2011 at 4:48 am

    I agree with your tips Angela! I love my potato ricer for a smooth mashed potato-except I ask hubby to do it 😛

    Reply
    • angela says

      November 14, 2011 at 5:18 am

      Funny, Lorraine, I ask my hubby too. Sometimes it takes a little muscle for that.

      Reply
  15. Rich says

    November 14, 2011 at 1:58 am

    Thanks a mucho. Gives me thyme ( sic) for a couple of “dry runs” before turkey day.

    Reply
  16. chris says

    November 13, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    my problem has always been gluey mashed potatoes. gluey and lumpy. I do have a ricer but have never used it! Will that cure the glue too?

    Reply
    • angela says

      November 13, 2011 at 8:52 pm

      Yes, Chris, I think so because it’s the over whipping that turns that starch into glue. Good luck. Let me know how it works out.

      Reply
  17. Norma says

    November 13, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    Your potatoes sound just like mine. I also use white pepper and that dash of nutmeg is a must.

    Reply
  18. Anna @ hiddenponies says

    November 13, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    Haha, sounds like you’ve had some interesting Thanksgivings in your past too 🙂 I’ve definitely fallen victim to over-mashed, gluey potatoes…yours look delicious!

    Reply
  19. Joan Nova says

    November 13, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    A few years ago our Thanksgiving dinner plans went askew when my son decided he wanted to do a fried turkey so he went out and bought the fryer. But that Thanksgiving Day it poured. We tried to wait it out, hoping the weather would turn. Finally, when there was no change in the weather and it was way past the time the whole turkey should have gone in the oven, he spatchcocked the bird to cook it for dinner. Turned out to be the best turkey we’ve ever had!

    Thanks for the ricer tip. The FOODalogue kitchen doesn’t have one. 🙂

    Reply
    • angela says

      November 13, 2011 at 6:32 pm

      A spatchcocked turkey sounds awesome. Yes, get the ricer. It’s good for making gnocchi too. Any Spanish dishes at your table?

      Reply

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How warped time is now. Three days ago, bombing in Nashville. FBI says solved. Life goes on. Power restored. Went to my usual Monday morning workout. HOWEVER, my brain and heart can’t catch up this fast. Taking a day to chill, process, and look at the big fat year ahead. Bakery owner, full-time food blogger. Thinking about what new doors to open, what doors I should shut. I’ll leave you with this. 2020 started off amazing! I scheduled my first bakery classes and was so gleeful to be able to make one of my dreams come true. In March they all had to be cancelled. The bakery grew during the lockdown! The blog took a major hit in ad dollars due to pandemic. The blog grew substantially in 4th quarter. The blog broke all $ records this month. The bakery closed for three weeks substantial exposure to Covid (taking care of those infected) I never got it! 34 year old sister in law (ex) died suddenly of pancreatic cancer six weeks after diagnosis in July. Her father died five months later. My step mother’s duties increased a bit due to this. She inherited $10,000 from a separate source. So like everyone else, its been up and down and up and down and I didn’t even mention politics, riots, etc. WOW! However, unlike most people, I’m going to call this the best year of my life and marriage. WHY? I started a prayer call in March, praying 4 to 5 days weekly. It has changed my life, my husband’s life and those who come to pray. It has meant EVERYTHING!  By the way this is a cake I never wrote about. Blackberry w lemon mascarpone. What is the ONE GREAT THING of 2020 you experienced?
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Can food make you feel better? Sometimes. But it’s been a rough two days. Remember when I said on Christmas Eve, “may tomorrow be as nice as this day: That didn’t age well. What a time! Great little Christmas morning and then I looked at my phone. A BOMB exploded in downtown Nashville. 😡😢Even though I live miles away, our cell service is still not working. We lost internet and TV as did thousands in five states.  Doug ran to Comcast the next morning to get us a temporary account. The scary thing aside from a BOMB, is how vulnerable we are with no cell service or internet (AT & T) as it was all housed in one building with no back up plan. Did you know our infrastructure is this vulnerable? Many of us still can’t call 911 if we needed to. 🙁We are grateful no residents were harmed from the bomb. We still don’t know the “who” in the remains. We don’t know what to believe. 🤷🏻‍♀️I highly recommend watching the Netflix show, Manhunt Deadly Games (about Richard Jewell (falsely accused) and Eric Rudolph (the actual Centennial Park Bomber). Great insight into serial bombers, lone wolfs, and the FBI. 🙏🏻 for not just Nashville but for America.
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Merry Christmas. 🎄In spite of all the bad that came with 2020, today was a good day. I found out my wonderful step mother unexpectedly inherited a nice sum of money which she needs badly and that made my heart sing. ❤️ I’m so thrilled when other people get good things they deserve. I was also thrilled with my two sour dough creations we had tonight👩🏻‍🍳. I am still baking from  Emilie Raffa’s Sourdough Made Simple book, and had to try the spinach dip stuffed braided loaf and the camembert wreath. 😋😋Both were HUGE hits, easy directions to follow and came out perfectly.  We had charcuterie, crab cakes, arugula salad and these breads. I think I may not eat again until next year. By the way those cute keto sugar cookies a few posts back were frozen and then brought out for today. Everyone loved them. I think they are even better after being frozen. 
May tomorrow be as nice as today! We all need a good day.
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Make a true Christmas flavored slab pie with cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg, orange, and cranberries. I was inspired to use these flavors watching the Great British Baking Show. I hope one day I get to England. It was supposed to be this year and we all know how that didn’t happen. Prayers and cheer to everyone here. May 2021 get us back to what we used to know. People, travel, breaking bread or eating slab pie together.
 #linkinprofile https://spinachtiger.com/apple-cranberry-slab-pie/
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One in a life time Christmas Star. I was lucky enough to get out in the country to see it most clearly. #nofilter 
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Chocolate w peppermint buttercream! A keto bakery fave. My Christmas shopping is done! How about you! (Although it’s a light year. ) Swerve sent me a present and included were these sugar free sprinkles. #linkinprofile https://spinachtiger.com/keto-peppermint-frosting-with-keto-chocolate-cupcakes/
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I grew up eating frittata as a side dish at dinner. It was never made for breakfast or brunch and was made about an hour before dinner, eaten at room temperature, cut into wedges. Since then the frittata has evolved in America to be a number one breakfast/brunch item with fillings that are endless. This one is filled with fried cauliflower, spinach, bacon and cheese. I love to make a great big frittata.What’s your favorite frittata?
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