These basic, easy mashed potatoes are made with milk, butter, and seasonings.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds potatoes, about 8 medium
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- salt and pepper
Preparation:
Peel potatoes and quarter. Place in a medium saucepan; add water and a few teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.
Drain well.
Heat milk and butter together; pour over hot potatoes. Beat potatoes in saucepan over low heat with electric hand-held mixer on low speed until broken up. Add hot milk and butter; beat on high speed until fluffy, scraping sides and bottom of pan occasionally.
Serves 4 to 6.
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