Basic Mashed Potatoes Recipe and Directions

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 red potatoes and give them a quick rinse in water.

Chop the potatoes into chunky pieces and place them in a pot.

Cover the potatoes with cold water and put the pot on the stove.

Turn the heat to high and boil the potatoes for 20 to 30 minutes until they can be easily pierced with a fork.

Once cooked, drain the potatoes using a colander.

Add half a cup of butter to the drained potatoes and let it melt.

Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until smooth, catching any chunks that may hide.

Add more butter to taste while mashing the potatoes.

Pour in about 1/4 cup of heavy cream (or milk) to make the potatoes creamier, adding more if desired.

Season the mashed potatoes with a couple tablespoons of salt and a couple teaspoons of pepper, adjusting to taste.

Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and add a dollop of butter on top, optionally garnishing with parsley or chives.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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