Description
Classic Mashed Potatoes are a creamy, buttery side dish made from boiled russet potatoes mashed with warm milk and butter, seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. This comforting recipe is perfect to accompany any main meal and offers a smooth, rich texture with a simple, homemade flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
Dairy and Seasoning
- ½ cup milk (or more for a creamier texture)
- ¼ cup butter
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes: Peel the potatoes using a hand peeler and dice them into large chunks or cubes for even cooking.
- Boil the potatoes: Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender and easily pierced.
- Warm the milk and butter: While the potatoes cook, melt the butter and milk together in a saucepan over low heat or briefly in the microwave until warm but not boiling.
- Drain and combine: Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander, then return them to the hot pot. Pour the warm milk and butter mixture over the potatoes.
- Mix and mash: Using a hand masher, mash the potatoes until you reach your desired creamy consistency. Add more milk or butter if preferred. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the mashed potatoes into a serving bowl, add a pat of butter on top, optionally sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe can be adjusted by increasing the milk or butter to make the mashed potatoes creamier.
- Using russet potatoes provides fluffy texture perfect for mashing.
- Add chopped parsley as an optional garnish for a fresh touch and color.
- Perfect as a comforting side dish to pair with roasted meats, vegetables, or gravy.
- You can warm the milk and butter mixture in the microwave for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg
