🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Here’s a simple creamy mashed potatoes recipe that comes out fluffy and buttery.

🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients — serves 4

• 1 kg potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

• 4 tbsp butter

• ½ cup warm milk

• 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Optional: 1–2 cloves roasted or minced garlic

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes: Put the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes, until completely tender.

2. Drain well: Drain the potatoes and return them to the warm pot for 1–2 minutes to let excess moisture evaporate.

3. Mash: Add the butter and mash until smooth.

4. Add milk: Gradually stir in the warm milk until you reach your preferred consistency.

5. Season: Add salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust.

6. Serve immediately with an extra pat of butter on top.

Tip: Don’t use a blender or food processor—the potatoes can become gluey. A potato masher or ricer gives much fluffier results.