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Creamy Buttery Mashed Potato

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Simple, creamy, and buttery mashed potatoes made with floury or all-rounder potatoes, butter, and warm milk or cream for a fluffy, comforting side dish.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling and mashing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Potatoes (floury or all-rounder like Russet, Maris Piper, or Sebago)

Salt (for cooking and seasoning)

Unsalted butter

Milk or cream (warmed if possible)

Optional garnish: extra melted butter, chives, or parsley

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut potatoes into even 2.5 cm (1″) cubes.
  2. Place potatoes in salted water (1 tbsp salt per liter), bring to a boil, then simmer until very tender.
  3. Drain potatoes and return to pot; let sit for 1 minute, shaking occasionally to evaporate excess water.
  4. Add butter and warmed milk or cream. Mash by hand until creamy and fluffy, avoiding beaters or processors.
  5. Transfer to serving bowl, create swirls, drizzle with extra melted butter, and garnish with chives or parsley.

Notes

  • Add cream cheese or sour cream for tangy richness.
  • Cook minced garlic in butter before mashing for extra flavor.
  • Garnish with green onions, parsley, or chives for freshness and color.
  • Keep warm by covering and placing over simmering water or using a slow cooker on warm.
  • Prepare ahead and reheat gently with warm milk or cream to restore creaminess.

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