Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Light, fluffy, and creamy-- the perfect side for turkey, ham, or roast beef.
Ingredients
- 6 large russet potatoes peeled and cut in half lengthwise
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced if desired
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
- Put potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender (this should be 20 to 25 minutes).
- Drain, then put potatoes back into the pot. Turn to high heat and let the potatoes to rest for about 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, then add the butter and milk (and garlic, if desired). Continue to mash until desired consistency.
- Whisk in the salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 713mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 406IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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