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

A cornerstone of comfort cooking, mashed potatoes remain a timeless favourite. In this version, they’re enriched with butter and milk, lifted with garlic and worked until smooth and indulgent. With their silky texture and foolproof simplicity, they’re always welcome at the table.

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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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