Ingredients for - Basic Mashed Potatoes

1. Baking potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 pounds
2. Garlic, peeled, or to taste (Optional) 3 cloves
3. Milk 1 cup
4. Butter 2 tablespoons
5. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Basic Mashed Potatoes

1 . Stage

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic, lower heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

2 . Stage

When the potatoes are almost finished, heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted.

3 . Stage

Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Slowly add warm milk mixture, blending it in with a potato masher or electric mixer until potatoes are smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios