Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 3 large potatoes, diced in 1-inch cubes
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • Splash of milk

Directions

  1. Add diced potatoes to 2 inches salted cold water in saucepan.
  2. Bring to boil.
  3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15-20 minutes or until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork.
  4. Drain.
  5. Return potatoes to pan over medium-low heat. Stir until water has evaporated. Remove from stove.
  6. Add butter, salt, and pepper to potatoes. Cover and let sit a few minutes (butter will soften).
  7. Add splash of milk.
  8. Beat with hand mixer until smooth.

Notes

Can adjust milk, butter, salt/pepper as needed or to taste
Be careful not to over mix or potatoes will become gummy