Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 4 pounds potatoes (russet or Yukon gold)
  • 3 cloves garlic (optional)
  • ⅓ cup salted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup milk (or cream)
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)

Instruction

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