Description
Creamy and delicious mashed potatoes are a quick and easy side dish to any meal. These fluffy potatoes pair wonderfully with any fish, chicken, beef, pork or lamb main, and are always at the Easter and Thanksgiving table.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lb gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 to 2 inch-sized pieces
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup whole milk, warm*
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh, chopped parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Place peeled, cut potatoes in a medium pot or saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a teaspoon of salt to the pot. Cook over high heat until water begins to boil, then cover and lower the heat to medium/low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender and very easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain potatoes. Add warm milk, softened butter, salt, and pepper to taste. Mash with a potato masher. Taste to see if you need to adjust seasoning, then enjoy immediately garnished with some chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- *Warm the milk carefully in the microwave prior to mixing with the potatoes, making sure not to over-heat.
- You can use any potato, but Yukon Gold and russet potatoes are typically a bit more creamy and fluffy.
- To keep warm, cover the pot with a kitchen towel or place in the oven on the Keep Warm setting.
- The cooking time will vary based on the potatoes that you use. Some take a bit longer and some will cook much quicker, so check a few minutes before the 15 minute mark.
- Leftover potatoes keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container. Reheat gently in the microwave, adding a little extra milk, if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American