{"id":"a33b46b8-bf82-44c1-a58c-659c5854a4bd","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a33b46b8-bf82-44c1-a58c-659c5854a4bd","source_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/how-to-make-mashed-potatoes/","title":"The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe","description":"Fluffy, creamy and buttery, these are absolutely PERFECT every time.","servings":10,"servings_text":"10","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-Mashed-Potatoes-2-SpendWithPennies.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 pounds potatoes (russet or Yukon gold)","item":"potatoes","quantity":4,"unit":"lb","preparation":"russet or Yukon gold"},{"text":"3 cloves garlic (optional)","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"⅓ cup melted salted butter","item":"melted salted butter","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup milk (or cream)","item":"milk","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or cream"},{"text":"salt (to taste)","item":"salt","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"black pepper (to taste)","item":"black pepper","preparation":"to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Peel and quarter potatoes, place in a pot of cold salted water."},{"number":2,"text":"Add cloves of garlic (if using) & bring to a boil, cook uncovered 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well."},{"number":3,"text":"Heat milk on the stove top (or in the microwave) until warm."},{"number":4,"text":"Add butter to the potatoes and begin mashing. Pour in heated milk a little at a time while using a potato masher to reach desired consistency."},{"number":5,"text":"Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:50:47.04388+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:50:47.04388+00:00"}