This mashed potatoes recipe shows you the proper technique for making buttery, fluffy, lump-free mashed potatoes every time for the ultimate comfort food.
Prep
13 min
Cook
65 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
3 large russet potatoes
, peeled and halved lengthwise
0.5 cups whole milk
0.25 cups butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender and easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
2
Drain potatoes, then return to the pot. Turn heat to high and allow potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off heat.
3
Mash potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then mash in milk and butter until smooth and fluffy. Season with salt and black; whisk until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.
Nutrition per serving
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