Basic Mashed Potatoes

Thick, creamy mashed potatoes with a wooden spoon.

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Course Side Dish

Keyword Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, Milk, Potatoes

Dietary Need Vegetarian

Cooking Method Stovetop

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Calories 257kcal

Author Recipe Adapted from: allrecipes.com

Equipment

Stovetop
Large Pot
Potato Masher
Electric Mixer

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

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.

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