Mashed Potatoes
Learn to make the perfect, smooth, and creamy mashed potatoes. Ready in 30 minutes for an easy side dish.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes (or Yukon Gold)
- 2 tablespoons salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (cut into 4-6 pieces)
- ½-1 cup milk (add more milk for softer mashed potatoes)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Transfer to a large pot. Add the salt and enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch.
- Bring the pot of water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until the potatoes are soft and tender.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander.
- Pass the potatoes through a potato ricer or mash in the pot.
- Add the butter and gently fold into the potatoes until it melts.
- Add milk and black pepper and gently fold until combined. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 3519mgPotassium: 1473mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 527IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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