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Classic Mashed Potatoes

Simple, old-school mashed potatoes made with just four ingredients: potatoes, butter, salt, and pepper. Smooth, fluffy, and buttery, the way your grandma probably made them.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds 1 kg starchy potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
  • 4 tablespoons 60 g butter (unsalted or salted)
  • 1 tablespoon salt for boiling, plus more to taste
  • Black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Method
 

  1. Peel and cut potatoes into large, even chunks.
  2. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, 15–20 minutes.
  3. Drain and dry by returning potatoes to the pot for 2–3 minutes over low heat.
  4. Mash with butter until smooth, fluffy, and fully combined.
  5. Season with extra salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot, with an extra pat of butter on top if desired.