Mashed Potatoes (The Best)
Mashed Potatoes (The Best)
Ingredients
- 6 cups (1 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled
- ½ cup (115 g) butter
- ½ cup (125 ml) milk
- Seasoned brown butter or cubed butter (optional)
Instructions
- Place the potatoes and garlic in a pot. Cover with cold water. Season with salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and fall apart easily when pierced with a fork. Drain. Return to the pot.
- Using a potato masher, purée the potatoes and garlic with the butter. Gradually add the milk and mix until smooth (see note). Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve in individual bowls. When ready to serve, add a drizzle of browned butter or a cube of butter, if desired.
Mashed Potatoes (The Best)