🥔 Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes are a simple comfort food made by boiling potatoes and mashing them with butter and milk.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes (Yukon Gold or any starchy potatoes work best)
- 3–4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup warm milk (adjust for creaminess)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper (optional)
Optional:
- 2 tbsp cream for extra richness
- Garlic (boiled or roasted)
- Fresh herbs like parsley
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Boil potatoes
- Peel and cut potatoes into equal chunks
- Boil in salted water for 15–20 minutes until soft
- Drain well
2. Mash
- Mash while still hot using a masher or fork
- For extra smooth texture, use a potato ricer
3. Add richness
- Mix in butter first (it melts better into hot potatoes)
- Slowly add warm milk until creamy
4. Season
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Mix until fluffy and smooth
🍽️ Tips for best mashed potatoes
- Don’t use cold milk—it can make potatoes gluey
- Don’t overmix or they become sticky
- For restaurant-style texture, add a little cream + extra butter
If you want, I can also give:
- Garlic mashed potatoes recipe
- Restaurant-style ultra creamy version
- Or mashed potatoes with gravy 🍛
