🥔 Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
A classic comfort-food side dish with creamy potatoes topped with rich savory gravy. 🍽️
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes (russet or Yukon gold), peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup warm milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter or pan drippings
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Potatoes
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water.
- Bring to a boil and cook 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain well.
2️⃣ Mash the Potatoes
- Add butter and warm milk to the potatoes.
- Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
3️⃣ Make the Gravy
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to make a roux.
- Slowly whisk in broth.
- Simmer 4–5 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
4️⃣ Serve
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates or bowls.
- Pour hot gravy over the top and serve immediately.
💡 Tips
- Use warm milk so the potatoes stay fluffy.
- For extra flavor, add garlic or cream cheese to the potatoes.
- This dish pairs well with roast chicken, meatloaf, steak, or fried chicken.
If you’d like, I can also show you a KFC-style mashed potatoes and gravy recipe that tastes very similar to the famous fast-food version. 🍗🥔
