🥔 Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food made by boiling potatoes until soft and mashing them with butter, milk, and seasonings. They are creamy, fluffy, and perfect as a side dish.
🥘 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 lbs (about 900 g) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½–¾ cup milk or cream (adjust for desired creaminess)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic, sour cream, cream cheese, chives
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Potatoes
- Peel potatoes (optional) and cut into even chunks.
- Place in a pot of cold, salted water.
- Boil until tender (about 15–20 minutes).
2️⃣ Mash
- Drain potatoes well.
- Mash using a potato masher, ricer, or fork.
3️⃣ Add Creaminess
- Stir in butter until melted.
- Gradually add milk or cream until desired texture is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper.
4️⃣ Optional Add-ins
- Garlic (roasted or boiled with potatoes)
- Sour cream or cream cheese for extra richness
- Chives, parsley, or grated cheese for garnish
💡 Tips
- Don’t overmix: Overworking potatoes can make them gluey.
- Warm ingredients: Use warm milk and butter to keep potatoes fluffy.
- Texture: Yukon Gold for creamy, Russet for light and fluffy.
If you want, I can also give a garlic butter mashed potato recipe that’s extra rich and flavorful, perfect for a holiday dinner.
