The Best Mashed Potato Recipe
Super fluffy, buttery, smooth mashed potatoes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 277kcal
Equipment
- fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes peeled and quartered
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/4 cup butter or to taste
- 1/2 cup milk or cream, to taste
- salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and then cut in even chunks. Place in a large pot, along with the garlic, and a large pinch of salt. Add cold water to the pot, making sure cover the potatoes by 1 inch.
- Place the pot on the store and bring to a hard boil over high heat. When the water hits a rapid boil, turn the heat to medium or medium-high, being sure to maintain a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain very well.
- Remove the potatoes from the liquid and mash or push through a ricer or a sieve.
- Stir in the butter and add the milk, stirring, until your desired consistency. Taste and season generously.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.9g | Protein: 5.1g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 7.7g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 953mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 4g