Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Smooth, buttery mashed potatoes, the classic way.

Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Serves6

Ingredients

  • 3 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup milk, warmed
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil. Put the potatoes in a pot of cold salted water, bring to a boil and cook 15–20 minutes until a fork slides in easily.
  2. Dry. Drain, then return to the hot pot for 1 minute to steam off the extra water.
  3. Mash. Mash with the butter, then stir in the warm milk until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

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