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Creamy Easy Mashed Potatoes Recipe Perfect for Beginners Step by Step

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A beginner-friendly recipe for creamy, velvety mashed potatoes using simple ingredients and easy techniques to achieve perfect texture every time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 grams) russet potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, warmed
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons sour cream or cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Peel the russet potatoes and cut into roughly 1.5-inch chunks.
  2. Rinse the cut potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch.
  3. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt.
  4. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them sit for a minute to steam off excess moisture.
  6. While potatoes cook, gently warm the butter and milk together until the butter melts and mixture is warm but not hot.
  7. Return potatoes to the pot or a large bowl and begin mashing slowly with a potato masher.
  8. Pour in the warm butter and milk mixture in stages, mashing gently in between until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If using, stir in minced sautéed garlic or sour cream now and mix gently.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning or add a small pat of butter for extra richness.
  11. Serve immediately warm.

Notes

Do not overwork the potatoes to avoid gluey texture. Warm the milk and butter before adding to keep potatoes creamy and warm. Let potatoes steam dry after draining for better absorption of butter and milk. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter and milk with almond or coconut milk.

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