Side
Mashed Potatoes
SideOrigin: International
Creamy mashed potatoes with butter, milk and salt.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total time
35 min
Portions
6
Total weight
1187 g
Per portion
197.8 g
Ingredients
Method
Boil
- Peel potatoes if preferred; cut into even chunks so they cook at the same rate. Cover with cold salted water.
- Bring to a boil; simmer 15–20 minutes until completely tender when pierced. Drain well; return to the pan over low heat 1 minute to dry off steam.
Mash
- Mash thoroughly with a masher or ricer (avoid a blender, which can turn them gluey). Warm the milk separately.
- Beat in butter and warm milk until smooth and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Serving
Serve hot alongside roasts and stews. Keep warm over a pan of hot water if needed.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days; reheat with extra milk, stirring.