This Mom’s mashed potatoes recipe is the creamiest, tastiest mash ever. They’re easy to make too so you can quickly cook up a batch to accompany your meals!
How To Make Mom’s Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lb red potatoes (peeled, cubed )
- 2 qt water
- 1 stick butter
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 dash salt and pepper
Boil potatoes in 2 qts. water until fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain potatoes once done.
Cut up butter into 6 slices. Top potatoes with butter slices and cover, allowing the steam to melt the butter.
Add milk, salt and pepper. Beat with a hand mixer for about 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Serve with additional butter or your favorite gravy.
How To Make Mom's Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lb red potatoes, peeled, cubed
- 2 qt water
- 1 stick butter
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 dash salt and pepper
Instructions
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Boil potatoes in 2 qts. water until fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain potatoes once done.
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Cut up butter into 6 slices. Top potatoes with butter slices and cover, allowing the steam to melt the butter.
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Add milk, salt and pepper. Beat with a hand mixer for about 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
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Serve with additional butter or your favorite gravy.
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