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A blue bowl filled with mashed potatoes. A russet potato is placed to its side.

Fluffy, Simple, and Easy-to-Make Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Russet Potatoes medium
  • 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 1/2 cup Milk I use 2%!
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • To Taste Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

Method
 

  1. Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Set it to high heat on the stovetop.
  2. Peel 5 potatoes.
  3. Cut the potatoes into large chunks.
  4. Place the chopped potatoes in the boiling water.
  5. Cook for 20 minutes or until a fork can easily pierce the potatoes. Drain the water.
  6. Immediately add 2 tablespoons of butter and mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
  7. Once mashed, add milk, salt, and pepper. Stir vigorously until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Enjoy!