I was just looking through my recipes, and it seems like the last time I posted something savory was on April 8th when I posted my whole wheat cheese biscuits. So I think it’s about time I posted some sort of recipe that is not a breakfast or dessert item.
Even though breakfast and dessert is pretty much my life. I’ll deviate slightly from what is usually expected of me.
But potatoes are pretty much one of my favorite foods anyways, so it’s not like I’m punishing myself by making this. I’m just more of a baker than a cook.
But when it comes to making mashed potatoes, I think I could say that I know what I’m doing.
Growing up, my dad would always make bangers and mash: a traditional British dish made up of mashed potatoes and sausages, while little me would sit right beside him while he was making it. When I was old enough, he let me peel the potatoes and be “in charge” of the mashed potatoes.
But ever since I was in the kitchen with my dad, I have never made mashed potatoes. Which is super weird, because I love anything with potatoes in it, on it, or relating to it.
So here’s another simple recipe for you guys. Almost too simple. I need to find more creative food ideas…
Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 Tbsp salted butter
- 3/4 cup milk (or more, depending on your desired consistency)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them in quarters. Rinse and place in a pot of salted water (enough to cover the potatoes).
- Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered. Cook until tender, then drain.
- Gradually add in the milk and use a potato masher or fork until the potatoes are well mashed, and the potatoes are at your desired consistency. Mix in the butter, then add the salt and pepper to your liking.
Mmmm mashed potatoes are so easy and delicious! It's also lovely if you fry some leek or onion and swirl through it 😀 There is also a Scottish version of mash called clapshot, I've had it once and it was quite nice, just has some additional root vegetable in it.
I reckon the humblest of potato mash like yours is definitely the best though 😀 x
We've been eating a lot of mashed potatoes lately. They're just so easy and quick.
They look creamy and delicious – I love mashed potatoes!
Nothing like a good side of delicious mashed potatoes! Blessings, Catherine
For some reason, I really love mashing potatoes. I find it very therapeutic and satisfying when I get them all lovely and creamy! Thanks for this reminder to make some soon!
I always make mashed potatoes along with steaks. I like to add some minced garlic in it. Yours looks really creamy! Yum!
Nicely done! 🙂 ela@GrayApron
My goodness my kids would devour this mashed potatoes. Nice and creamy. Perfect texture.
They are so good! Thanks!
Sometimes all that one needs is a simple comforting recipe like this one 🙂
my grandpa calls me tater because of my love for mashed potatoes. it's one of my absolute favorite dishes.
I love mashed potatoes! Creamy or lumpy, I don't care! Just bring on them 'taters!
I found myself posting mostly desserts lately too. Oops! Hey, nothing wrong with that 🙂 Now I want mashed potatoes!
Cathleen, gimme a bowl of that! I do love my mashed potatoes. Yum Yum!
I make mashed potatoes the same way! Also sometimes I add some curry powder or few spoons of sour cream.
Hi Cathleen, I love mashed potatoes too. Yours look so appetizing. Thanks for sharing with us.
Have a nice day.
You can never go wrong with a side of mashed potatoes with your meal! These look so fluffy and delicious!
I love mashed potatoes. I roasted a chicken last night and did the traditional mashed potatoes and gravy and I was in heaven.
I love good mashed potatoes (and I am a huge potato fan!). 🙂 This looks yummy!!
I`m a huge potatoes fan as well. I mean, mashed potatoes, french fries, hash browns, tater, tots, etc? I can`t get enough of the stuff! Hey, I love your simple food recipes, so keep them coming. ;D
I also find mashed potatoes very hard to resist. I'd like a heaping scoop!
I do love me some taters. And hey – don't worry about simple recipes – sometimes we're so keyed in to doing something wild and exotic that we forget our roots and how cooking began individually for us all.
And you never know, maybe your taters are the catalyst someone needed to start playing around in the kitchen!
These mashed spuds are so good. My whole family enjoyed them and asked me to make them again soon.
I am so glad!! Thanks Krissy! 🙂
Love to make this recipes. Comfort food for sure.
The ultimate comfort food 😉
These look so creamy and delicious! They are a perfect side for so many dinners!
I make it all the time!!
Nothing beats homemade mashed potatoes. I’ve been mashing mine for decades and could eat them daily, lol.
Agree!! It is always the first thing to go at a potluck