Mashed Potatoes - Easy and Perfect Every Time Just Like Mom's - The Hillbilly Kitchen

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with unsaturated fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories; water is budget-friendly.

Peel the potatoes, removing all spots and green areas.

Wash the potatoes after peeling to remove any dirt.

Cut the potatoes into chunks, about the size for a pot roast.

Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water, ensuring there's half an inch of water above the potatoes.

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.

Cook the potatoes until they are very tender and falling apart.

Drain the potatoes using a colander or lid.

Add butter (1/2 to 1 tablespoon per potato) and heavy cream to the potatoes.

Mash the potatoes until smooth, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens