Description
A basic recipe for creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well.
- Return potatoes to the hot pot. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth or to your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For richer flavor, warm the milk before adding it to the potatoes.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet for the fluffiest results.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 30