Description
Creamy mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that everyone loves. Simple to make and the perfect side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1/2 cup of milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter and milk, and mash until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
For the best texture, use starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Gold. Warm the milk and butter before mixing for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg