Mashed Potatoes, Simply

Name: Mashed Potatoes, Simply
Ingredients: 2 lbs baking potatoes, such as Idaho or 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 34 cup milk, gently warmed

5 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs baking potatoes, such as Idaho or 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
34 cup milk, gently warmed

Directions

1

Place the potatoes in a pot with cold salted water to cover.
2

Bring to a boil and cook until soft, about 30 minutes.
3

Drain the potatoes, then mash them well (or put through a food mill or ricer).
4

Return them to the pot over very low heat and stir in the butter and gradually add the milk, beating with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy.
5

Season with salt and pepper.
6

Serve immediately or keep warm or reheat in a microwave.