Perfect Easiest Classic Mashed Potatoes

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water reduces cost.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

Peel the potatoes.

Cut the potatoes into big hunks and place them in a pot.

Add water to just cover the tops of the potatoes.

Turn the burner on high and add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.

Put a lid on the pot to help it boil faster.

Once boiling, cook for another 20 to 30 minutes until the potatoes are really soft.

Check if the potatoes are done by sticking a fork in them; they should fall apart easily.

Pour the water out using a strainer over a bowl to warm the bowl.

Melt 1 cup of butter and add 1/4 cup of cream and 1 teaspoon of salt; mix well.

Heat the butter and cream mixture again before adding to the potatoes.

Use a food mill to mash the potatoes, adding some of the butter and cream mixture as you go.

Once all potatoes are mashed, stir to incorporate the remaining butter and cream mixture.

Taste and adjust salt if necessary; add pepper if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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