Kitchen TimerPotato timer: how long to boil or bake potatoes
Boiling
Start the potatoes in cold, salted water, bring it to the boil, and start the timer when it boils.
| Potatoes | Time once boiling | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Cubed, about 1 inch (for mash) | 15 minutes | Start 15 min |
| Small or baby, whole | 18 minutes | Start 18 min |
| Large, whole | 25 minutes | Start 25 min |
They are done when a knife slides into the middle with no resistance.
Baking
A medium baking potato at 400°F (200°C) takes about 55 minutes. Scrub it, prick it a few times with a fork, rub with oil and salt, and bake it straight on the oven rack. Start 55 min
Making mashed potatoes
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces so they cook evenly.
- Cover with cold, salted water and bring to the boil.
- Start the 15-minute timer and simmer until soft.
- Drain well and let them steam dry for a minute.
- Mash with warm milk and butter.
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Making a whole dinner?
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Questions
How long do you boil potatoes for mashed potatoes?
About 15 minutes for 1-inch pieces, counted from when the water boils.
Should potatoes go into cold or boiling water?
Cold. They heat through evenly, so the outside doesn't turn to mush before the middle is cooked.
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