Classic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, smooth mashed potatoes made with russet potatoes, butter, and milk. This classic side dish is perfect for any meal and delivers rich, comforting flavor.
Ingredients
- •4 large russet potatoes
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •¾ cups milk
- •6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •1 to taste freshly ground pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Peel the potatoes and rinse under cold water. Cut each into quarters and place in a 3-to 4-quart saucepan. Cover with cold water, partially cover the pot, and bring the water to a boil. Uncover, add the 1 teaspoon of salt, and reduce the heat so the water boils gently. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter together until the butter has melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
15 min
- 2.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the warm pan over low heat for 1 minute to evaporate any excess water. Use a potato masher, ricer, or food mill to mash the potatoes. Stir the milk and butter mixture into the potatoes, a little at a time, until the potatoes are as soft and moist as you like. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, or keep warm in the top of a double boiler, or cover and rewarm in a microwave oven.
10 min
