Traditional Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Traditional Mashed Potatoes

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen  
"Mashed potatoes make a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal, so keep this recipe handy."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil; cook for 20-25 minutes or until very tender. Drain well. Add milk, butter, salt and pepper; mash until light and fluffy.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by MomSavedbyGrace 
Ok, I really was only expecting to use this recipe as a guideline, not expecting it to turn... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by veggiegreengirl 
PERFECTION! Smooth and Creamy mashed potatoes! I use 1 or 2% milk, I add a little bit more... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Jessica 
Delicious. I used one stick of butter, evaporated milk instead of regular milk, and a bit more... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by Kelly 
Thank-you, thank-you!!! I have been making mashed potatoes like this for years (I too like the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2007 by ITALIANMOMOF3;) 
I have made mashed potatoes w/ all these ingredients before but it seemed warming up the milk... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by Chris H 
Adding milk before boiling made these taters nice and creamy. MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by Nikki Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
These are the epitome of traditional mashed potatoes. Creamy and buttery to perfection. I will... MORE
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Reviewed on May 30, 2007 by 072705r 
This is by far the best mashed potatoes!! I did change few things. I added 1/2 cup melted... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2007 by KWENGER 
Very good, I put the potatoes in cold water and let them come up to a boil and then cook ~15... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by Gracecraft 
These are great but taste even better if you use heavy cream for the milk! I also leave out... MORE

 
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