Instructions

1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly and then peel and cut into ½ -inch cubes. In a colander, rinse the cube potatoes in cold water a few times. This helps to prevent them from becoming too starchy. Place the russet and Yukon Gold potato cubes in a large pot of cold water -covered the potatoes about 3 inches with water. Add 1 teaspoon of the salt to the water. . Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let them simmer until they’re fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
2. Drain and Dry: Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot and cover with a clean cloth for about three minutes. This will help absorb all the water from the potatoes. Don’t skip this step. This will help evaporate any extra water so you don’t end up with watery mash.
3. Mash ‘Em Up: For a super-smooth texture, use a hand mixer on low speed or a stand up mix being careful not to overmix (overmixing can release too much starch and make them gluey). Alternatively, you can go the traditional route with a potato masher for a fluffier, slightly textured finish.4.
4. Add the Good Stuff: add the room temperature butter or you can melt it slightly. Warm the milk and slowly add the milk to the potatoes and butter. Add the remaining teaspoon of salt . Add the black pepper. Mix on slow speeds until the potatoes are creamy and smooth. Taste and see if more salt and pepper need to be added. Also you may need to add a tad more warm milk. If you like a little extra creaminess, fold in a spoonful of sour cream.
5. Finish with Butter: Right before serving, add about 3 or 4 tablespoons of extra butter on top for that beautiful, melty finish. Because when it comes to Southern mashed potatoes, more butter is always better!
6. Garnish with a few flakes fresh parsley if desired.