The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a33b46b8-bf82-44c1-a58c-659c5854a4bd
Original source: https://www.spendwithpennies.com/how-to-make-mashed-potatoes/
Recipe image: https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-Mashed-Potatoes-2-SpendWithPennies.jpg

Fluffy, creamy and buttery, these are absolutely PERFECT every time.
Yield: 10
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT20M
Total time: PT35M

Ingredients
- 4 pounds potatoes (russet or Yukon gold)
- 3 cloves garlic (optional)
- ⅓ cup melted salted butter
- 1 cup milk (or cream)
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)

Instructions
1. Peel and quarter potatoes, place in a pot of cold salted water.
2. Add cloves of garlic (if using) & bring to a boil, cook uncovered 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well.
3. Heat milk on the stove top (or in the microwave) until warm.
4. 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.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.