When making a pot of mashed potatoes, do you put in half a stick of butter or a full stick?

[FunkyMonkee]

I haven't cooked in 6 years so, I forgot.
My friend's wife just died a bit over a month ago and he mentioned that he doesn't know how to cook so, I was gonna write him a few recipes I know but, I forgot how much butter to put in the potatoes.

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I peel them, slice them into quarters or 8ths because, the smaller they are makes them cook faster.
Drop the slices into a pot of salted water. Cook them for about half an hour (I think). By this time, the roast should be at least half done so, pour the potato water into the roast pan Dump the rest and drop the butter in with the lid on. After a few minutes, add the milk and mash the potatoes, then whip them a bit.

[FreyaRed]

I peel and cook potatoes in salty water. If potatoes are soft I pour water away, add 1-2 tablespoon butter, a shot sweet cream and a little bit freshly grated nutmeg (not too much) and squeeze that all with potato musher.
Personally I don't like if mushed potatoes are too fatty. Especially if it's a side dish to sauces. Fat prevents that sauce mixes with potatoes.

Other option are mushed potatoes with fresh dill. I cook potatoes with salt and half onion. After cooking I remove the onion, I add butter, sweet cream and freshly chopped dill before I squeeze it.

[Cidknee]

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[purplepoppy]

I just go by eye, splash of double cream then keep working in butter knob by knob until it looks right.

[Staximus]

Knob? No more working the knobs for you, Poppy!

[Twodogs0525]

It depends but I do like a lot of butter. My wife never put butter in it when she made it and I guess a lot of people don't. Can you believe that?

[FunkyMonkee]

I know there's been a few times I've had some pretty dry mashed potatoes but I never knew why.
One time I was supposed to eat dinner with an ex-gf and she and her boyfriend made dinner and when it came to the mashed potatoes, I HAD to pass because they LEFT THE PEELS IN THE POTATOES!!! Just LOOKING at that nearly made me yoff!!! I guess they're of those weirdoes that think the peels are good for you so they refuse to peel them!! They're a carcinogen!!! And, how much trouble is it to help the potatoes off with their jackets? Takes about a minute per tuber!!

[Staximus]

That depends on how much potatoes you're using

[Staximus]

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[FunkyMonkee]

At least 5 or 6 full large ones.

[Staximus]

Stick of butter

[Staximus]

Half a cup of sour cream

[AI Opinion]

For a classic pot of mashed potatoes, it's common to use about half a stick of butter, which is roughly 4 tablespoons. However, the amount can vary based on personal taste and the creaminess you desire. When I make mashed potatoes, I love incorporating cream or milk along with a touch of garlic for that extra flavor depth. Comfort food like this offers warmth and solace, reminiscent of leisurely Sunday dinners. 🍽️

[AviatorTom]

It depends on how many potatoes there are and their size.

[Cidknee]

My sister puts a whole. Iuse 2/3rds. Hers are better.

[Cidknee]

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[jahaims]

Imagine being almost 60 and not know how to cook

[FunkyMonkee]

Well, like I said, his wife did all the cooking and she just died 2 months ago. And, he's 80, not nearly 60.

[Xawyx-2]

The more - the better.

[chickychickyparmparm]

Maybe 2? Lol.

[FunkyMonkee]

No, I've NEVER used 2! It was always either 1 or 1/2. I just don't recall which.

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