Basic Mashed Potatoes

Potatoes are blended with warmed butter and milk to create those perfect, smooth mashed potatoes everyone loves.

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Prep Time

15M

Total Time

35M

Servings

4 servings

2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup milk

salt and pepper to taste

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.

In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted.Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy.Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Basic Mashed Potatoes

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