Here’s a classic recipe for creamy mashed potatoes, perfect as a side dish for any meal. 🥔✨
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet work best)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk (warm)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic, cream, or herbs for extra flavor
Instructions
- Peel and Cut Potatoes
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into even chunks for uniform cooking.
- Boil Potatoes
- Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Drain and Mash
- Drain the potatoes well.
- Mash with a potato masher or use a ricer for extra fluffy potatoes.
- Add Butter and Milk
- Stir in butter until melted.
- Gradually add warm milk until you reach your desired creaminess.
- Season and Serve
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional: stir in roasted garlic, cream, or chopped herbs for extra flavor.
💡 Tips for Perfect Mashed Potatoes
- Warm the milk and butter before adding to the potatoes to keep them smooth and creamy.
- Don’t overmix—overworking can make potatoes gluey.
- For a richer taste, add sour cream or cream cheese.
If you like, I can also give a super-easy garlic mashed potato recipe that’s creamy, flavorful, and ready in 20 minutes.
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