Description
A simple and classic mashed potatoes recipe that’s creamy, smooth, and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use warm milk.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, creamy potatoes, easy side dish, classic recipe