Homemade simple mashed potatoes

Name: Homemade simple mashed potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs potatoes; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup butter; salt; pepper; nutmeg

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Very Easy

40 min

280 Kcal

A homemade mashed potato recipe that is simple, quick, and delicious! Once cooked, all you need to do is mash your potatoes and mix them with milk, butter, and a hint of nutmeg. It's hard to make it easier, right?! The advantage of mashed potatoes is that they pair well with both meat and fish! You can also find them in dishes like shepherd's pie or brandade. And for a guaranteed trip down memory lane, mix them with diced ham :-)

Ingredients

1.5 lbs potatoes
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
salt
pepper
nutmeg

Materials

Potato masher (optional)

Preparation

Preparation20 min

Cook time20 min

Peel and cut the potatoes roughly. Cook them in boiling salted water for 20 minutes.
Once cooked, place the potatoes in a bowl. Mash them quickly with a masher or potato ricer. Add the hot milk, butter, salt, pepper, and a touch of ground nutmeg.
Mash again, or use your potato ricer from the previous step and mix well.
And there you have it, your mashed potatoes are ready!