The BEST and CREAMIEST Thermomix Mashed Potato recipe ever... ready in just 30 minutes!
The perfect partner to your favourite meat dishes, casseroles, slow cooker meals and roasts.
Once you've made mashed potato in your Thermomix, you'll never go back to the stove-top version again!
Think.... hardly ANY dishes, a completely 'hands-off dish' and NO FAIL mashed potato every single time.
Serve these creamy, buttery, smooth potatoes with your favourite family dinner, roast, one pot casserole or slow cooked comfort meal!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
There's so much to love about Thermomix Mashed Potato!
- Versatile - mashed potato is the perfect side dish to all your favourite main meals! Scroll to my Serving Suggestions below for LOTS of yummy recipe ideas!
- Family-friendly - we all know that mashed potato is an all-time favourite with kids! perfect for adding to the side of your next easy midweek dinner.
- 3 ingredients - all you need is potatoes, milk and butter (plus salt and pepper to season!)
- Hardly any washing up! - this entire dish is cooked and mashed in your Thermomix... meaning there's hardly ANY dishes to do afterwards.
What You Need
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
- Potatoes - peel and chop the potatoes into large chunks. You can use any variety of potato that are suitable for mashing (such as Sebago, Desiree, Nicola or Russet).
- Milk - full cream milk is recommended (not skim or light). Alternatively, you can use cream for an even creamier result.
- Butter - salted or unsalted butter can be used.
- Salt & pepper - to season.
Equipment Required
To make mashed potato in your Thermomix you will need:
- Thermomix machine - any model (TM31, TM5 and TM6)
Step By Step Instructions
Have the BEST creamy and buttery mashed potato on the table in 30 minutes!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
Step 1 - Peel & Chop The Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and chop into chunks.
Place into the Thermomix along with the milk.
Step 2 - Cook The Potatoes
Cook for 25 minutes (see recipe below).
Ensure the MC is on during the cooking time.
TIP: At this stage, check the softness of the potatoes. If they're not completely soft, cook for a further few minutes (cooking time will depend on the variety of potatoes used and how large they've been chopped).
Step 3 - Mash The Potatoes
Season with salt and pepper.
Add the butter.
Mix until just combined.
TIP: Do NOT over-mix the potatoes as they will turn 'gluey'.
Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
Classic mashed potato is the perfect side dish to any main meal.
- Slow Cooker Comfort Meals - like lamb shanks, apricot chicken, creamy Tuscan chicken or melt-in-your-mouth lamb shoulder.
- Hearty Casseroles - mashed potato soaks up all of the delicious sauces from the casserole! Try these yummy recipes - slow cooker beef stroganoff, Mexican salsa chicken, creamy chicken bacon ranch bake or devilled sausages.
- Pies and Tarts - egg and bacon pie, steak and mushroom pie, chicken and mushroom pie, beef party pies or quiche lorraine.
- Classic Family Dinners - such as beef lasagne, chicken rissoles, beef rissoles, or chicken parma meatballs.
- Roast Meat - including juicy roast chicken, classic beef roast, pork roast or lamb.
Expert Tips
- Variety of potatoes - choose a type suitable for mashing, such as sebago, desiree, pontiac, nicola or russet.
- Full cream milk is best and gives the creamiest flavour. Alternatively, you can use cream.
- Do NOT overmix the potatoes or they'll end up 'gluey'.
- The cooking time will depend on the type of potatoes used and the size of the chunks of chopped potatoes.
- Add chopped chives, herbs or parmesan cheese (optional).
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
FAQ's
All your Thermomix mashed potato questions answered!
For the ultimate creamy mashed potatoes, ensure you don't over-mix the potatoes once cooked! Over-mixing will cause the potatoes to become 'gluey' and sticky. Mix until only just combined to keep them creamy and light.
Any variety of 'mashing' potato is suitable (such as sebago, desiree, pontiac, nicola or russet). In Australia, the 'dirty' unwashed potatoes (sebago) are perfect for using.
Yes, you can. Allow it to cool completely and then freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave from frozen or defrosted.
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Thermomix Mashed Potato
Ingredients
- 1000 g potatoes peeled and chopped
- 250 g milk full cream
- 50 g butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the peeled and chopped potatoes into the Thermomix bowl.
- Add the milk to the bowl.
- Cook for 25 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 1 (with the MC on). At this stage, check the potatoes, they should be very soft. If they're still slightly firm, cook for a few more minutes (the potatoes need to be completely soft to ensure lump-free mashed potato).
- Add the butter, salt and pepper. Mix for 5 seconds, Speed 3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 5 seconds, Speed 3. Do NOT over-mix or the mashed potatoes will end up 'gluey'.
Notes
- Variety of potatoes - choose a type suitable for mashing, such as sebago, desiree, nicola, pontiac or russet.
- Full cream milk will give a better result than light milk. Alternatively, you can use cream.
- Do NOT overmix the potatoes or they'll end up 'gluey'.
- The cooking time will depend on the type of potatoes used and the size of the chunks of chopped potatoes.
- Add chopped chives, herbs or parmesan cheese (optional).
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat from frozen or defrosted.
Joe says
What is the mc on?
Lucy says
MC refers to the measuring cup