The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe

5.0(1056)

Fluffy, creamy and buttery, these are absolutely PERFECT every time.

·published 2021-09-30

AmericanSide Dish

Servings

['10', '10 servings']

Total time

35 min

prep 15 min

Calories / serving

209 kcal

Ingredients (6)

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Instructions (5 steps)

01Peel and quarter potatoes, place in a pot of cold salted water.
02Add cloves of garlic (if using) & bring to a boil, cook uncovered 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well.
03Heat milk on the stove top (or in the microwave) until warm.
04Add butter to the potatoes and begin mashing. Pour in heated milk a little at a time while using a potato masher to reach desired consistency.
05Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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