🥔 Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food made by boiling potatoes and mashing them until smooth, then mixing with butter, milk, or cream. They are creamy, fluffy, and perfect as a side dish for meats, vegetables, or gravies.
🥘 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet recommended)
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk or cream (adjust for desired consistency)
- Salt to taste
- Optional: pepper, garlic, chives, or cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep potatoes:
- Peel and cut potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- Boil:
- Place potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
- Cook 15–20 minutes until tender (pierce easily with a fork).
- Drain and mash:
- Drain water, return potatoes to pot.
- Mash with a potato masher or ricer until smooth.
- Add butter and milk:
- Stir in butter and warm milk gradually until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional flavorings:
- Garlic mashed potatoes: boil potatoes with garlic cloves.
- Cheesy mashed potatoes: stir in shredded cheese.
- Herb mashed potatoes: add chopped chives, parsley, or thyme.
💡 Tips
- For extra creamy potatoes: Use a ricer or food mill instead of a masher.
- Keep warm: Cover and place over low heat or in a warm oven until serving.
- Make ahead: Mashed potatoes can be prepared in advance and reheated with a splash of milk.
If you want, I can give a recipe for ultra-fluffy, restaurant-style mashed potatoes that stay creamy and smooth every time.
