Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Peel and Cut Potatoes
Start by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into large chunks. This helps them cook evenly.
2
Boil Potatoes
Place the potato chunks in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until tender.
3
Drain Potatoes
Once the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander and return them to the pot.

4
Add Butter
Add the butter to the drained potatoes while they are still hot. This helps the butter melt and incorporate well.
5
Add Milk and Seasoning
Pour in the milk, then sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the potatoes.
6
Mash Potatoes
Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
7
Taste and Adjust Seasonings
Taste the mashed potatoes and adjust the salt and pepper according to your preference.

8
Serve Hot
Spoon the mashed potatoes into a serving bowl and serve hot, optionally garnished with additional butter or herbs.