Classic Mashed Potatoes
These classic mashed potatoes are irresistibly creamy, buttery, and pair perfectly with any main course for the ultimate cozy meal. Watch how I make them in the video below!
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- ½ cup milk or more for a creamier texture
- ¼ cup butter
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes. Peel the potatoes using a hand peeler and dice them into large chunks or cubes.
- Boil the potatoes. Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Drop the potatoes in and let them cook for 15 minutes, or until they’re fork-tender.
- Warm the milk and butter. While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter and milk in a saucepan until the mixture is warm. Alternatively, you could also melt and warm this mixture in the microwave. Then, drain the potatoes in a colander, place them back into the hot pot, and pour the butter milk mixture on top of the potatoes.
- Mix and mash. Mash the potatoes with a hand masher until you've reached your desired consistency. You can always add more milk or butter for a creamier consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish and serve. Scoop the mashed sweet potatoes into a bowl, add a pat of butter, sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional) and serve!
Video
Notes
- You can certainly make this recipe dairy-free and vegan by using a plant-based milk and butter alternative.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg