Best Mashed Potatoes

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Make the best mashed potatoes with this easy recipe — just potatoes, warm milk, and butter for smooth, creamy, and delicious results every time.

Ingredients

2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic, lower heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
3 When the potatoes are almost finished, heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted.
4 Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Slowly add warm milk mixture, blending it in with a potato masher or electric mixer until potatoes are smooth and creamy.
5 Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with extra butter and enjoy!