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Mashed Potatoes
This simple homemade mashed potatoes recipe is rich, creamy, and full of flavor! It's an easy to make classic side dish that goes with everything and comes together in a snap. You'll love the garlic flavor and creamy, light texture. These mashed potatoes are a family favorite. They are the ultimate comfort dish that
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
25 min
Yield
8
Ingredients
6
Steps
5
Filed under: stovetop.
Source channel: Preppy Kitchen
Key ingredients
pounds potatoes ), peeled garlic cloves, unsalted butter, whole milk or cream, Ground black pepper.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds potatoes (Yukon gold or Russet (1.8kg))
- 1 tablespoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 4 peeled garlic cloves (optional)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113g)
- ¾ cup whole milk or cream (180ml)
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Method
- Peel the potatoes if desired. Cut them into roughly 1-inch chunks and place in a large pot.
- Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Add the salt and garlic cloves, if using, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- While the potatoes are boiling, combine the milk and butter in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until the butter is melted. Remove from the heat but keep warm if the potatoes aren’t done cooking.
- Drain the potatoes, then transfer them back to the warm pot. Set the heat to low and gently move them around for a minute to help dry off any excess water. Remove from heat and mash the potatoes to the desired consistency using a potato masher or wooden spoon.
- Pour the hot milk mixture in while gently mixing the mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with more butter and garnish with cracked pepper, minced chives, or parsley if desired.