Basic Mash Potatoes

By ruhroh

Ingredients

• 4 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and
• quartered
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
2. In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.