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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (789)

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 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by MomSavedbyGrace   view full review
Ok, I really was only expecting to use this recipe as a guideline, not expecting it to turn...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by Kelly   view full review
Thank-you, thank-you!!! I have been making mashed potatoes like this for years (I too like the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by veggiegreengirl   view full review
PERFECTION! Smooth and Creamy mashed potatoes! I use 1 or 2% milk, I add a little bit more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2007 by ITALIANMOMOF3;)   view full review
I have made mashed potatoes w/ all these ingredients before but it seemed warming up the milk...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Jessica Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious. I used one stick of butter, evaporated milk instead of regular milk, and a bit more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2007 by 072705r   view full review
This is by far the best mashed potatoes!! I did change few things. I added 1/2 cup melted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by Gracecraft   view full review
These are great but taste even better if you use heavy cream for the milk! I also leave out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by Nikki   view full review
These are the epitome of traditional mashed potatoes. Creamy and buttery to perfection. I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2007 by KWENGER   view full review
Very good, I put the potatoes in cold water and let them come up to a boil and then cook ~15...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by Chris H   view full review
Adding milk before boiling made these taters nice and creamy.

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