Old-Fashioned Mashed Potatoes
"Nothing fancy here, just good, basic mashed potatoes that are great as is or topped with your favorite gravy. For extra flavor, sprinkle with chopped chives."
photo by Baby Kato
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
12
ingredients
- 5 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3⁄4 cup warm 2% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
directions
- Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until tender; drain.
- Combine the milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a large bowl., Add potato; let stand for 5 minutes or until butter melts.
- Beat the potato mixture with a mixer at high speed until smooth.
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