Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Peel and Cut Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into uniform chunks (about 1-2 inches). This will help them cook evenly.
2
Boil Potatoes
Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
3
Drain Potatoes
Once the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander and let them sit for a couple of minutes to steam off excess moisture.

4
Mash the Potatoes
Return the drained potatoes to the pot or a large mixing bowl. Use a potato masher or a hand mixer to mash the potatoes until smooth.
5
Add Butter and Milk
Add the butter and milk to the mashed potatoes. Stir until the butter is melted and everything is well combined. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
6
Season
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine and taste again, adjusting seasoning if necessary.

7
Serve
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious, creamy mashed potatoes!