Grandma Alice's Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes seem like they should be a pretty simple recipe to make, but they often turn out lacking. This mashed potato recipe isn't that! These are perfectly creamy and delicious!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 283kcal
Ingredients
- 5 lbs russet potatoes
- 1 ½ cups whole milk kept warm
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Wash and peel potatoes, removing any eyes. Rinse and slice into quarters lengthwise. Place in an 8-quart stockpot. Add two inches of water and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover until the potatoes are cooked through, 20-25 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the heat and drain. Reserve the potato water for another use. Pour the drained potatoes into a bowl and allow the steam to settle for 2 minutes. Using an electric hand mixer or mashing by hand, mash potatoes thoroughly. Add milk slowly and mix in, alternating with pieces of butter. Continue to mix until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding salt and pepper. Serve immediately as potatoes can become stiff the longer they sit.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 283kcal