Creamy Mashed Potatoes: 4-Ingredient Comfort Food Magic!
Creamy mashed potatoes are a classic side dish. They are smooth, rich, and comforting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for the best texture.
- Warm the milk before adding to prevent lumps.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg