Recipe

Chef John's Ultimate Mashed Potatoes

Name: Chef John's Ultimate Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered; 3 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste (Optional); 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter; salt and ground black pepper to taste

This mashed potato recipe is perfect if you're looking for good, old-fashioned mashed potatoes. Made with just potatoes, milk, butter, and optional garlic, this go-to recipe makes a classic holiday dish. Learn how to make mashed potatoes that come out smooth, creamy, and delicious every time! Serve with gravy or extra butter on top.

Prep 15mCook 20mTotal 35mServes 4

Ingredients

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Instructions

1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic, lower heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
When the potatoes are almost finished, heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted.
4
Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Slowly add warm milk mixture, blending it in with a potato masher or electric mixer until potatoes are smooth and creamy.
5
Season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!

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