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Basic Mashed Potatoes

Basic Mashed Potatoes

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  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🥔 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, peeled
    • 🥛 1 cup milk
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
    • 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic, lower heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

3

When the potatoes are almost finished, heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted.

4

Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Slowly add warm milk mixture, blending it in with a potato masher or electric mixer until potatoes are smooth and creamy.

5

Season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

257

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 44
    Carbs
  • 7
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, roast the garlic beforehand to give the mashed potatoes a sweeter and nuttier taste.Use a potato ricer instead of a masher for a smoother texture.Experiment with adding fresh herbs like parsley or chives for garnish.