Basic Mashed Potatoes

This mashed potato recipe is easy to make with 3 classic ingredients — guaranteed to be smooth, creamy and delicious.

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Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 220

Ingredients:
2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste


Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic, lower heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

When the potatoes are almost finished, heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted.

Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Slowly add warm milk mixture, blending it in with a potato masher or electric mixer until potatoes are smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

Source: allrecipes.com


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