Classic Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Simple and comforting mashed potatoes, made creamy with milk and butter. A perfect side dish for any meal.
20 mins
4 servings
Ingredients
- 5 Potato (Golden)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Milk
- ⅜ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
Directions
- Peel 2 pounds of baking or russet potatoes and cut them into even quarters.
- Place potatoes in a large pot of cold, salted water. Simmer for about 15 minutes until tender when poked with a fork.
- Heat 1 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of butter in a small pan until the butter melts.
- Drain the water well. Mash the hot potatoes with a hand masher.
- Slowly pour in the warm milk and butter mixture. Stir gently until smooth and creamy, then add salt and pepper to taste.
