Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish; they’re a staple for sure on your holiday table and comfort food at its best!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword potatoes, side dishes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Mashing the potatoes 5

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 267kcal

Place the peeled and cut potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water by a couple of inches.
Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
Place the pot over high heat and bring the water to a full boil. Lower the heat to medium so that the water is still boiling but not splashing everywhere.
Cook the potatoes for 12-15 minutes or until they’re tender. They should break apart easily when pierced with a fork or knife.
Drain the potatoes completely (see tip 2 above).
Take the pot off the heat. Add the warm milk to the potatoes a little bit at a time, while mashing with a whisk or masher. Keep mashing and stirring until the potatoes are smooth. Add more or less milk as needed, depending on the consistency you like.
When the mashed potatoes reach the desired consistency, add the butter, 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Stir to combine and let the butter melt. Taste the potatoes and add more salt, if needed.

If you’re prepping the potatoes ahead of time, keep them in cold water so they don’t brown.