Basic Mashed Potatoes

Name: Basic Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 cups (1.5 liters) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (about 8 potatoes); 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter; 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk, approximately; Salt and pepper

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Preparation 15 min
Cooking 15 min
Servings 6

Vegetarian
Nut-free
Gluten-free
Egg-free

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Ingredients

- 6 cups (1.5 liters) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (about 8 potatoes)
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk, approximately
- Salt and pepper

Preparation

- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the potatoes with the garlic until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- With a potato masher, crush the potatoes and garlic with the butter. Then, purée the potatoes and milk with an electric mixer. Season with salt and pepper. Alternatively, you can use buttermilk instead of milk and add some chopped fresh chives.

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