Simple Mashed Potatoes
Directions
- 1Peel about 2 pounds of russet potatoes.
- 2Cut the peeled potatoes into smaller pieces of roughly the same size for even cooking.
- 3Place the cut potatoes in a pot of boiling salted water and cook for about 15 minutes until they are fork tender.
- 4While the potatoes are cooking, heat up about 1 cup of milk and 4 tablespoons of butter in a separate pot until the butter melts.
- 5After 15 minutes, drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the hot pot.
- 6Add a little bit of salt and black pepper to the potatoes.
- 7Pour in the warm milk and butter mixture.
- 8Using a hand mixer on a low speed, mix the potatoes until they come together and are fluffy. Be careful not to overmix.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs russet potatoes
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tbs butter
- Salt
- black pepper
Equipment
pothand mixerpotato masher (optional)
Tips
- Use russet potatoes for the best fluffy texture.
- Cut potatoes into similar sizes for even cooking.
- Do not overmix with a hand mixer to prevent a gluey texture.
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