Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:
2 lbs Russet Potatoes (about 3 medium to medium-large potatoes)
2 Cloves Garlic, smashed and peeled (optional)
3 T Butter
1/3 c Milk (you can also use Half & Half or Cream)
Salt & Pepper

Fill a large saucepan with cold water.
Peel potatoes and chop into a large dice (about 2” dice).
Immediately put cut potatoes into pot of cold water.
Add the garlic cloves.
Bring water to a boil.
Once the water starts to boil, add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water and stir.
Boil potatoes until fork tender, about 12-15 minutes.
Drain potatoes and put back into hot pot, letting any excess water evaporate.
Using a potato masher start mashing potatoes; no need to remove the garlic cloves, they will mix in beautifully.
Add butter, milk and some pepper.
Continue to combine with masher until you have desired consistency or whip with electric mixer.
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

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Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy, Holiday, Mashed Potatoes, Potatoes, Side Dish
Servings: 6 People
Author: Emily ~ Garlic & Olive Oil

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Russet Potatoes about 3 medium to medium-large potatoes
  • 2 Cloves Garlic smashed and peeled (optional)
  • 3 T Butter
  • 1/3 c Milk you can also use Half & Half or Cream
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Fill a large saucepan with cold water.
  • Peel potatoes and chop into a large dice (about 2” dice).  Immediately put cut potatoes into pot of cold water.  Add the garlic cloves.  Bring water to a boil.
  • Once the water starts to boil, add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water and stir.  Boil potatoes until fork tender, about 12-15 minutes.  Drain potatoes and put back into hot pot, letting any excess water evaporate.
  • Using a potato masher start mashing potatoes; no need to remove the garlic cloves, they will mix in beautifully.  Add butter, milk and some pepper.  Continue to combine with masher until you have desired consistency or whip with electric mixer.  Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.