Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Homemade mashed potatoes are a simple pleasure that instantly elevates any meal. With just a few ingredients, you get a smooth, buttery side dish that outshines anything from a packet. Once you taste these, you’ll never go back to store-bought.
Ingredients
- 10 medium-sized potatoes
- ¾ cup milk (2 dl)
- 2 tbsp butter (30 g)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground pepper
- 0.25 tsp grated nutmeg
Instructions
Boil the potatoes
- Peel 10 medium-sized potatoes and cut into chunks. Boil in unsalted water until tender—about 15–20 minutes. Drain well.
Heat the milk
- While the potatoes cook, gently heat 2 dl milk (200 ml / ¾ cup + 1 tbsp) until just below boiling.
Mash and mix
- Mash the hot potatoes until smooth. Stir in 2 tbsp (30 g) butter, then gradually add the warm milk while stirring, until creamy and smooth.
Season to finish
- Add 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp pepper, and 0.25 tsp grated nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.