simple, perfect mashed potatoes

Name: Simple, Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6-8 medium raw potatoes; 1/2 cup(s) butter; 1/3 cup(s) 2% or whole milk; 1-2 teaspoon(s) salt

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Sep 21, 2012

This is a basic recipe for mashed potatoes. They are creamy and perfect every time, just like my Mom made when we were kids!

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

6-8 medium raw potatoes
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup 2% or whole milk
1-2 teaspoon salt

How To Make simple, perfect mashed potatoes

Step 1

Peel potatoes and clean under cool tap water.

Step 2

Cut potatoes into cubes.
Step 3

Place potatoes in a large pot of Dutch oven. Fill with water about 2-inches above potatoes.
Step 4

Boil potatoes until soft, about 25 minutes.
Step 5

Drain well. Return potatoes to pot.
Step 6

Add remaining ingredients and beat with medium speed of an electric mixer until potatoes reach desired level of consistency.
Step 7

Serve!
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