basic mashed potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• 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.