Description
Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a creamy, buttery texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this easy recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. With a hint of salt and optional garlic, you can customize these fluffy potatoes to suit any palate. Whether served alongside your favorite main dish or enjoyed on their own, these mashed potatoes bring warmth and nostalgia to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves roasted garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into uniform chunks.
- Boil the potato chunks in a large pot of cold water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain the potatoes and let them steam dry for a couple of minutes.
- Return the hot potatoes to the pot and add the butter; mash until smooth.
- Gradually mix in milk or cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg