Thick, creamy mashed potatoes with a wooden spoon.

Basic Mashed Potatoes

Recipe Adapted from: allrecipes.com
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Ingredients 

  • 2 lbs Potatoes Peeled and quartered
  • 3 cloves Garlic Peeled and minced, optional
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • Salt To taste
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Pot
  • Potato Masher
  • Electric Mixer

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic, lower heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are almost finished, heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted.
  • Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Slowly add warm milk mixture, blending it in with a potato masher or electric mixer until potatoes are smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • You can use skim, low-fat, or whole milk, or even half-and-half for a richer taste.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Basic Mashed Potatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
257
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Cholesterol
 
89
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
 
44
g
15
%
Fiber
 
20
g
83
%
Sugar
 
19
g
21
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
1114
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
 
182
mg
221
%
Calcium
 
432
mg
43
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, Milk, Potatoes