The Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered; 3 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter; salt and ground black pepper to taste

For the best mashed potatoes, think smooth, creamy, and buttery! This is my go-to mashed potato recipe, combining perfectly boiled potatoes with warm milk and melted butter for light, fluffy, and amazing results. A perfect side dish for holiday meals or quick weeknight dinners!

Total time30 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Collect all the necessary ingredients.
In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add the potatoes and garlic cloves, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes.
While the potatoes are finishing, gently heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
Carefully drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the original pot. Gradually add the warm milk and butter mixture, incorporating it with a potato masher or electric mixer until the potatoes reach a smooth and creamy consistency.
Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately, topped with a pat of extra butter if desired, and enjoy your perfect mashed potatoes!

Nutrition

Calories: 257 kcal
Fat Content: 7 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 5 g
Sodium Content: 76 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Cholesterol Content: 20 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 44 g
Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g