Description
A simple and delicious recipe for creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into equal pieces.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter and milk to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic or cream cheese.
- Use a potato ricer for smoother texture.
- Make ahead and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: best mashed potatoes recipe thanksgiving