Mashed Potatoes

Just in time for your Christmas feast, Chef Jacques Pépin shares his take on Mashed Potatoes and what to make with the leftovers!
Mashed Potatoes Serves 6
· 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
· 4 large garlic cloves (peeled or not; see the headnote)
· 3/4 teaspoon salt
· 4 tablespoons (1/2) stick unsalted butter
· 1 cup milk
· 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
· Wine for Cheers!
Gratin
· Eggs
· Pepper
· Orange Cheddar
Peel the potatoes and cut into large chunks (2- to 2 1/2-inch pieces). Drop the potatoes into a pot, cover with water, and add the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and boil gently for 22 to 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
Push the potatoes through a food mill into a bowl. Add the butter and mix in thoroughly, then add the milk, mixing again until incorporated. Mix in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper and serve.
Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Mix leftover potatoes with eggs, pepper, orange cheddar -into a gratin, into the oven.

[@littlredcorvett]

I'd watch him boil water. He's just that impressive to watch. Such a nice man who loves his family. Very humble.

[@IdeologieUK]

Imagine this down to Earth humility in a ‘celebrity tv chef’ today? Life rewards those who are true to it. 👍

[@luvzfrance24]

Hell yeah! I completely agree!

[@foocw]

love how casually he talks about the late joel robuchon, one of the greatest french chefs ever to walk the earth. and to be honest, he absolutely can, as he's seen and done it all already. while remaining a down-to-earth, humourous, all-round absolute charm of a man pretty much anyone would love to spend a day (or hundred) in the kitchen with! who at 84 still mashes potatoes by hand like it takes no effort at all!

[@beeble2003]

If mashing potatoes by hand takes significant effort, you're either using the wrong potatoes or undercooking them. It really shouldn't be much work.

[@mariefricchione437]

I love the casual way he prepares food and puts a great dish together without effort-even hand mashing potatoes! ❤️

[@zesowl]

I hope he gets to live a thousand years. His cooking is great but for me just how at ease he operates calms me down.

[@colinvannurden3090]

Definitely a huge contrast compared to Ramsey or Marco pierre-white...

[@samuraistabber]

He's the Bob Ross of cooking.

[@crowwing]

1000 years?!

[@MrCopenhagen113]

@@colinvannurden3090 Marco is pretty calming to be fair, while I love Ramsey I feel like hes slightly overrated

[@dtrn254]

👍

[@troypuckett5502]

Jacques makes me feel more confident about doing things like grabbing a bit of butter with my fingers from the butter dish. Like if anyone ever fussed at me for it, I can say “That’s what Jacques Pepin does.”

[@watchreport]

@Beliko R people have different view points on that. When I worked in the kitchens, I was one of the cleanest cooks and always cleaned up my area rest of the kitchen. There is a way to work clean and fast, even when you are crazy busy. I’ve been in some kitchens where I have seen it at the end of the night and it looked like a bomb went off in it. I called them slobs.

[@WEVallely]

This man is a living legend. I am so envious of his knife skills, and he is in his 80's. I learned how to cook watching him and Julia. Just amazing.

[@claudiozuniga913]

Finally a chef, cooking REAL FOOD with such good and healing.

[@keithstarkey5584]

Yup. The dude rocks, and then some! I'm in total agreement with you!

[@Standard_Jay]

Surprised he is still iving with all that butter

[@randyneilson3227]

Me too! Started watching Julia in the early 70s and Jacques shortly thereafter. Glad to have a couple of his books also. Any one remember Graham Kerr, the "Galloping Gourmet"? He was my first TV teacher. Have his first book too. Bon appetite

[@billb5690]

Jacques is the best

[@user-tn8rl1lc8l]

‘Butter makes it better’ is the motto of the French cuisine xD

[@nimay13]

I thought it is, "If in doubt just pour red wine in".

[@dougmphilly]

and he is still ripped. are we sure the french are the same species of homo sapiens as the rest of us?

[@rushrockz]

@@dougmphilly Europeans move around a lot, I think that's why ^_^

[@gravelbar]

When you go to American restaurants you might be surprised to know there can be a ton of butter in your food.

[@fedupwelsh7211]

Quite right too!

[@Annbosguy]

Jacques teaches, entertains,relaxes us, and makes us happy. Must be really nice people that are his fans. Check out all the comments and replies. Not one nasty, snarky, arguing person in the entire group. Huge compliment to this legend.

[@forumcelebritypodcast]

Helped teach me to cook. The Julia & Jacques series is still the best ever. No recipes just great technique. A national treasure. Love him!

[@eightbitoni]

I agree I grew up watching him and still love how he cooks, he is genuine and not overly scripted and dramatic, he is a real chef and I know cause I used to be one for a long time. His cooking, however not perfect but is beautiful to watch. He Pulls it off like a a real pro in a kitchen, no one can tell unless you were trained, but that does not mean its bad, just shows he is the real deal.

[@steveruzich3273]

My wife gave me that book in 1999. My favorite is the duck with parsnips. It's a cut up, pan fried duck. This is likened to Southern fried chicken - a bird cooked in its own fat. Memorably good recipe.

[@michaelbugarin4351]

Just a little butter... adds pounds of it. A little cheese. Like a cups. A very big cup. He is the best. I smile every time.

[@LisaIsabelle]

I still can't believe this man is in his 80's. Merci Jacques pour votre grand savoir, et de savoir le rendre si accessible à tous! ♥

[@pauljordan4452]

Il enseigne bien, hein?

[@bettytroutman5398]

have watched you all during your career. first time when you were teaching danny kaye how to cook in the 50s i believe. you were a hansom black haired boy....a fine cook even then. and i thank you for all those years.----betty

[@jonathanverret6872]

That's awesome, betty!

[@peggyt5409]

Omg I would love to see Jacques with Danny Kaye!!!

[@blair8345]

Very funny Gus...

[@tootsie3612]

I absolutely adore Jaques. Always watched him when possible. I loved when he cooked with Julia Child on occasion. Remember how he was very frugal and would use limp veggies for soups ? He would say, "Don't waste anything." He's the best.

[@snidelywhiplash]

Betty, I'm jealous that you have gotten to watch the Chef for so long. Bless you.

[@medisagas]

We're still regularly cooking the Salmon with Basil Tomato Sauce that we learned from watching Jacques 20+ years ago

[@Linda7647]

Classic mashed potatoes is probably one of my most favorite dishes on the planet.

[@Pat14922]

Just found this channel - been cooking for 30 years , and I learn something new every time I watch this guy

[@annaescolano-hara5174]

Sir Jacques, incase you are reading this. I just want you to know how much I adore your cooking! ❤️ You always inspire me to do better and serve a great meal. Thank you for sharing your talent and art of cooking. Salute! From Berkeley California.

[@jstrawnusn]

Jacques! You are the man! You take something so simple, and keep it simple but make it so exquisite at the same time. Watching you and Julia Child cook together was one of my most joyous moments as a chef.

[@brian454454]

I was so happy to see that Jacques has a KZbin channel! I learned my knife skills and much more watching him as a kid! He’s still a great teacher. Proper technique without being preachy or arrogant. Class.

[@ralphcraig5816]

As I often cook for one, I enjoy that so many recipes scale down and still work...

[@cindyd.5507]

You are a classic Jacques I love you thank you for all the years you taught me to be a good home cook every guest I ever served loves my cooking . I am a happy cook happy cooking.

[@heidid5275]

Something as simple as potatoes can be brought to the utmost elevation with just a little bit of finesse.

[@billb5690]

84 years old and is still the classiest. He is the man

[@dio9334]

how can you not love him he's the GOAT

[@vick82sydney]

I knew that butter didn't stand a chance... love this guy 🤣

[@louisg3598]

LOL

[@ngatiramona]

I love this man so much! Dad used to pile mash in form of a mountain, indent the middle and pour cream into it with parsley and more cracked pepper. Oh man, it was indulgent heaven.😍😍

[@RAZOYANI]

Beautiful Chef Jaques, what an inspirational man and a hero of mine, how I wish I could meet him in person

[@Jpw824]

I was waiting for him to say happy cooking at the end

[@albertledesma5173]

I don’t think he can, as that was a PBS thing. He should definitely have some other catch phrase to close out the show though.

[@joannaedwards6325]

"And here we are."

[@andersestes]

Appy cooking, you mean

[@marcellovacca3155]

And to listen how eggs should be cracked 😂 I love this man ❤️

[@wereid1978]

Always delicious food and even with something so simple, flavor options. Never claims that there's only one way. One of the best teaching chefs of all time.

[@suzannebenz8928]

I love to watch him work with food! He is so classy!

[@schmivig]

So happy to find some new videos with Jacques. I think I've watched every JP video on KZbin, and always hope for more. More, please. Thanks!

[@Michelle-oz1jc]

I can’t wait to try the golden mound potatoes. Thank you- just today, I made your au gratin potatoes- they are very good every time! You are right, garlic in potatoes is perfect.

[@kepcar]

1 clove, 2 cloves, 5 cloves, a whole head. . . Yessir! Happy Cooking Sir!

[@outtathyme5679]

800 views?? He’s a living legend

[@charliedoom]

I just stumbled onto this channel, had no idea he was making new videos! Hopefully more people will see this.

[@johnhannibalsmith1607]

@Dave White ?

[@stickyblicky11]

@Dave White what the hell?

[@cachi-7878]

Outta Thyme567 We miss you Jacques!

[@cachi-7878]

Axiom Steel26 I know he is but his last PBS series was last year. You’ll see reruns now and then but that’s it.

[@davidklinger6105]

What a delightful surprise to find this! We can all continue to learn from the legend - a happy new year, indeed.

[@justint600]

I could watch him for days......a legend!!!

[@drsteele4749]

Indeed. Watch. Learn. Do. Drink. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJe8YZ-omb2UqJo

[@daddyaf945]

Every time I think I’m over the French method, Chef Pépin reminds me that elegance in technique is part of any region.

[@1nupiaq]

Jacques Pepin always does great in videos.

[@S1CKTR1CKY]

I feel like I have found gold with this little channel! As always, I'm in awe watching Jacques work!

[@jeffeson209]

im glad youtube was made to allow elderly chefs to share their recipes

[@DevilbyMoonlight]

I couldnt make toast without burning it before I discovered this fine fellow... he has my gratitude - - I remember as a a young kid in my Grandma's house she always used to put a small piece of coal in a pot of water that had peeled potatoes in to keep them from going manky

[@mollymollie6048]

I totally agree!!! No such thing as too much garlic!!! Thanks again, Chef Pepin!

[@billvetter5328]

I always feel relaxed watching Jacques work in the kitchen, even on something as simple as mashed potatoes...

[@jp_hl]

Never get old!.. You're all-terrain chef!... Respect.

[@johndifrancisco3642]

I've been watching him for I don't how how long. Every time I see him use black pepper, I think of Julia Child getting on his case for not using white pepper. They made a great team. Rest in peace Julia.

[@oOFranCescA2080oO]

Please make more!! I think im watching every video with this legend in it

[@chrisf.1301]

I’m so excited to see this series! I hope more are coming soon

[@MisterBlue03]

Watch Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home. I think it’s on Prime. A must watch.

[@trincao1245]

My favourite chef

[@darinwade1973]

MasterChef Pepin always taught soaking your potatoes for freshess and to release excesss starches bravo to you Master Pepin for your passion for french home cooking

[@magicmike872]

I love Jacques! A legend yet so humble.

[@calfaro1979]

Always blown away by this legend and his skills and also humility.

[@MikeD-lr3ev]

11k views and not 1 dislike.. that is a 1st for me.. absolute treasure!

[@iAteTheTwitterBird]

Jacques is just wonderful with the paring knife. It’s like part of his hand.

[@antpop1605]

I love you, you inspired me to cook from a young age! I was shocked to find you living in CT! I live in Moodus CT very near you. I would love to meet you sometime and just shake your hand. Thank you for being a role model in my life when A father was not possible. Not to mention the life skill to feed my family health home cooked great food that I'm proud to say I'm now making for my grandchildren! Hope your feeling better, so glad I found this on youtube.

[@AdventureFreak86]

This dude has helped me learn so much. I love French technique!

[@stevenbellusci9084]

I just hope this guy is cooking into his 100’s ♥️♥️

[@andreajaretzki3486]

Automatically liking, almost unseen. Jaques knows best. Thank you Jaques. Knoblauchkartoffelbrei, heaven!

[@elainegreen430]

I could watch Jacques all day. I've tried a few of his recipes now and none fail, they all turned out well.

[@Lunch_Box_74_]

Best cook ever, everything he cooks is amazing.

[@antoinetteremlinger9641]

So glad to see Jacque is back !

[@charleswills4554]

I love to cook and i love to watch Jacques cook.He is the man!

[@PatricKlein86]

What a joy watching a master at his craft.

[@ardentdfender4116]

A Living Legend in the Kitchen like very few others. I always want to learn and know what he knows.

[@FLGurl]

Merci Beaucoup Jacques. I have never seen gratin done this way and definitely will try it.

[@teddingtonbear3265]

When Pepin talks mash potato, YOU LISTEN TO WHAT HE SAYS ABOUT MASH POTATO!!!!!!

[@nixxblikka]

He is missing nutmeg, so no, you do not have to listen

[@teddingtonbear3265]

@@nixxblikka because you have a long career as a classically trained chef...

[@nixxblikka]

@@teddingtonbear3265 right you are my friend. And you don't have to be a chef, to know whats tasty and what not. The logic tells, nutmeg and potatoe love each other

[@teddingtonbear3265]

@@nixxblikka You don't have any logic, you only have opinion. Also, logic would mean the ability to actually spell potato.

[@nixxblikka]

Teddington Bear I am not a native speaker, how many languages do you speak? Apart from that, just try the nutmeg, that’s the logic. Also plenty of other chefs do it. He also doesn’t add any sweet to his vinaigrette. He is like Jamie Oliver. Just cooking, but doesn’t care about the extra mile

[@wb5mgr]

I always said about Jacques every time I watch him cook...He makes me hungry 😂 I’ve always felt that to be a complement to a chef.

[@jaylenbrownfan2112]

2 recipes from a master. Really appreciated and looking forward to trying the gratin.

[@tarbaris]

He is the best.

[@CraigArndt]

I love watching Jacques Pépin, what a brilliant man.

[@barriedehaan1238]

My favourite chef! He is a breath of fresh air compared to these fast and slick narciscistic youtube chefs

[@emadsleem2044]

old is gold he is such amazing chef ............love you man

[@UncleHoCM]

WOW! Glad I discovered this channel! More Jacques!

[@bm1277bm]

Your the best. Thank you chef

[@emagee7864]

I love his style. You make it look so easy.

[@ridderus]

He is my cooking hero :)

[@Katya-zj7ni]

I love watching and listening to this wonderful man x

[@sherrytitus5345]

So wonderful to watch the master at work, making cooking look so interesting and really no stress in his presentation. Thank you Jacques Pepin for taking the time to reach us. Like I said, just a joy to watch and listen. 💖

[@DFMACK]

I think this guy has a future in the culinary industry.

[@stevenbellusci9084]

We might see him on Top Chef 👨🏼‍🍳 some day 😂😂😂

[@wlaklak]

Best and warmest mash potato recipe ever!

[@nathaliek798]

Mr. Pepin, your talking makes me calm. I looooove watching your videos and listening to you ❤️Greeting from Canada 🇨🇦

[@SougataBagchi]

I like your recipes because these are simple to do with less accessories and utensils. Lot of love from India Mr Pepin.

[@angelaponder3348]

I like that he gives you options and one masher is not the best but he "likes" to do it this way. Very good teacher.

[@ap2324]

I LOVE HIM! HE is PERFECT. What he says and how he says it! Thank you CHEF

[@TheMonsieurO]

Seen from France, you're a really great ambassador of french cooking! Keep coocking for all of us. Merci Jacques

[@Anthraxicus]

Back in the 80's this guy taught me about using olive oil on my potatoes be they mashed, baked, fried or w/e. I've been in his debt ever since!

[@nailbitter310]

It is my pleasure to watch, chef Pépin!

[@kubotamaniac]

Merci Jacques! Tellement plaisant de vous regarder faire de superbes recettes!

[@sueiverson258]

Love Jacques.

[@normnorm2743]

Mes hommages à monsieur Pépin. Une immense source d’inspiration culinaire. J’ai eu la chance de pouvoir le suivre à la télévision, de Montréal, depuis plusieurs années, et j’ai toujours eu un grand plaisir à faire ces recettes, et surtout à les dégustées. Chapeau bas grand chef!

[@robertwiley3171]

That looks incredible. Wow and yes a living legend.

[@chaigonjenkins]

It's so fascinating how he speaks with this heavy french accent but when he says the word "water" it sounds so distinctly american that it takes a few words for the accent to pick up again. Edit: 1:10 for the segment discussed

[@jaredcook4577]

chaigonjenkins nice catch 😂

[@alibitokbayev3811]

now I can't tell if he's capable of speaking with an american accent all the time but chooses not to

[@jasonstrickland9245]

​@@alibitokbayev3811 neither, what you are picking up on is the result of being immersed in the United States, is actually quite common for people with accents to lose them after a certain period of time. I’m surprised that his accent hasn’t remained because most people who come from another country retain their accent without any change to it or at least any major change once they reach a certain age, it’s more common with younger people to lose their accent than it is with older but it isn’t unheard of.

[@lohphat]

American: Wadder, budder British: Wo'ah, bah'ah

[@ericwinter4513]

Haha yes, I noticed that too!

[@Oddzilla51]

Thank you for your contributions to the culinary world!

[@beegee22]

Even hearing him speak evokes amazing flavors.

[@jessicagrace625]

Always love to watch Jacques 😊👍

[@isaachoffman6450]

Simply the best!

[@Drumulater1]

Thankyou again MR Jacques Pepin. We simply love your style. I'm going to do this for my Mom, Thanks so much. You're the best!

[@lindas.martin2806]

Thank you, a delight to watch the master and learn

[@pmthedonutgirl5221]

Love the greAt Mr jacque pepin ty so much for these videos and recipes absolutely timeless

[@yaseminy2052]

Absolutely love watching and listening to him! I grew up watching him and Julia together on every Saturday on pbs. The way he teaches is so soothing and almost healing. I just play his videos even just to hear him talk. Thank you for being who you are, Jacque. Much respect and love from Japan. xoxo

[@dudakoff1000]

I love this man

[@donaldwallace7522]

My HERO greatest cooking legend of all time.

[@billb5690]

The best of all time and also the classiest

[@sayedsarwar3714]

Thank you very much Chef Pepin. This recipe worked out really well!