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The Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Serves 6 $0.51 est. / serving

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Estimated ingredient cost$3.04For the whole recipe · ingredients used
The Perfect Mashed Potatoes
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YOUR TIME IN THE KITCHEN

Make something good.

  1. 01

    Peel, chop, and boil the Yukon potatoes.

  2. 02

    Once tender strain the potatoes.

  3. 03

    Add the potatoes to your mixer bowl.

  4. 04

    Place the beater blade on your mixer and add in the butter and salt.

  5. 05

    Beat on low speed while slowly adding the milk.

  6. 06

    Beat longer for smooth, less for chunky.

  7. 07

    Once the mashed potatoes are mixed add the pepper, use more or less for taste.

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Foodista / Common Pile

Original recipe · CC BY 3.0

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Photo of Thanksgiving-Worthy Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes — Foodista

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