Easy Homemade Mashed Potatoes

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Side Dish

Servings

Total time

45 min

prep 25 min

Calories / serving

140 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

8 to 10 medium russet potatoes (about 3 lb)
1 teaspoon saltsalt
2 tablespoons salted butter, if desiredbutter
Dash pepperpepper
1/4 cup 2% milkmilk

Instructions (7 steps)

01Wash potatoes, and with a vegetable peeler, remove the potato skins. Rinse under cool water. Cut the potatoes into quarters or evenly-sized pieces.
02Place potatoes in large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Add 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover loosely.
03Boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes break apart easily when pierced with fork.
04Carefully pour potatoes out into a colander; drain well.
05Return potatoes to saucepan; shake saucepan gently over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
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07Add butter, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat milk in a glass measuring cup in the microwave, about 15 seconds on Medium-High (70%), or just until it’s hot. Continue mashing, gradually adding enough milk to make potatoes smooth and creamy.

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