🥔 Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food—creamy, fluffy, and perfect as a side for almost any meal.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- ½ cup milk (warm)
- ¼ cup butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic, sour cream, or cream cheese for extra flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the potatoes
- Peel and cut potatoes into even chunks.
- Boil in salted water 15–20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
2️⃣ Mash the potatoes
- Use a potato masher, fork, or ricer.
- Add butter and warm milk gradually.
3️⃣ Season
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Add optional ingredients like garlic, sour cream, or cream cheese for extra creaminess.
4️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot, optionally with a pat of butter on top.
🍽️ Tips
- For super creamy potatoes, use a ricer and warm milk.
- Don’t overmix, or potatoes can become gummy.
- Garlic mashed potatoes are great with roasted meats!
I can also share:
🧄 Garlic butter mashed potatoes
🥛 Creamy mashed potatoes with cream cheese
🌿 Herbed mashed potatoes with parsley and chives
Do you want me to give a quick 10-minute stovetop version?
