🥔 Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a classic, creamy side dish made from boiled potatoes mixed with butter, milk, and seasonings. They’re perfect with meats, gravies, or vegetables.
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold are best)
- 2–3 tbsp butter
- ¼–½ cup milk (adjust for creaminess)
- Salt to taste
- Optional: black pepper, garlic, or herbs for flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Boil the Potatoes
- Peel and cut potatoes into even chunks.
- Boil in salted water for 15–20 minutes, until soft.
2️⃣ Drain and Mash
- Drain water and return potatoes to the pot.
- Mash using a potato masher or fork until smooth.
3️⃣ Add Butter and Milk
- Mix in butter until melted.
- Gradually add milk, stirring, until creamy.
- Season with salt and optional pepper or herbs.
4️⃣ Serve Hot
- Top with a pat of butter, chopped parsley, or roasted garlic if desired.
💡 Tips
- For extra creamy mashed potatoes, warm the milk before adding.
- For richer flavor, use cream instead of milk.
- Don’t overmix, or potatoes may become gluey.
- Garlic or cheese can be added for flavored mashed potatoes.
If you want, I can also give a super fluffy restaurant-style mashed potato recipe or garlic mashed potatoes version.
