Ingredients
Method
Prep the potatoes
- Peel and cut potatoes into medium-sized chunks.
Boil
- Place potatoes in a pot of cold water, add 1 tsp salt, and bring to a boil.
- Cook until fork-tender.
Drain & dry
- Drain well, then return potatoes to the pot over low heat.
- Stir for 3 minutes to remove excess moisture.
Mash (for extra smooth texture)
- Pass the potatoes through a fine-mesh sieve or mash until smooth.
Add butter & milk
- Gradually mix in melted butter, then add warm milk.
Season
- Add salt and pepper to taste and mix until creamy.
Nutrition
Notes
Tips:
- Warming the milk helps keep the mash smooth.
- Don’t skip drying the potatoes—it prevents watery mash.
- For extra silky texture, the sieve method really makes a difference.
