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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Potatoes are boiled until tender and then mashed with butter and milk until creamy and smooth.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy mashed potatoes, how to make mashed potatoes, mashed potato, mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes recipe easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 214kcal

Ingredients

  • 6-7 medium sized russet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 4 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel skin from potatoes and cut into approximately 1 inch pieces. Make sure pieces are even so that they cook evenly.
  • Boil potatoes in salted water until tender.
  • Add potatoes to pot and fill pot with enough water so that it covers at least 1 inch above the potatoes. Add in 1 tbsp kosher salt to the water.
  • Bring to a boil and let potatoes boil uncovered for about 15 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain water from potatoes. Add potatoes back to the pot along with the butter. Mash the potatoes and butter with a potato masher until all of the pieces are smashed.
  • Add in milk and blend with a handheld blender on low speed until the mashed potatoes are smooth.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Optional: Garnish with 1 tbsp melted butter and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 214kcal