Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks.
2
Boil the Potatoes
Place the potato chunks in a large pot, cover with water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
3
Drain and Return to Pot
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. If using garlic, add the peeled garlic cloves to the pot.
4
Mash the Potatoes
Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the potatoes until smooth.
5
Add Butter and Milk
Add the butter and milk to the mashed potatoes and stir until well combined and creamy.
6
Season
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
7
Serve
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and enjoy!