Just about as easy as you can get, this recipe for basic mashed potatoes is a no-fuss dish you can whip together for a celebration in a flash. Because you don’t have to wash or peel our Little Potatoes, this dish comes together in a flash! Little Potatoes’ naturally thin skins blend in seamlessly to create the creamiest, fluffiest mashed potatoes.
Feeling adventurous? Try these other variations using the same base:
• Jalapeño, Cheddar, and Chili Powder Mashed Potatoes
• Basil Pesto Mashed Potatoes
• Cream Cheese, Chive, and Pancetta Mashed Potatoes
• Chorizo and Leek Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- Large pot
- Potato masher
- 1.5 lbs Little Potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 Tbsp butter
- (For seasoning) salt and pepper
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Instructions
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Step 1
Add potatoes to large pot and cover with water. Add salt and bring to a boil for 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
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Step 2
Meanwhile, place milk and butter in a small sauce pot and heat over low heat until butter is steaming.
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Step 3
Once potatoes are cooked, strain and transfer to medium mixing bowl.
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Step 4
Using a potato masher, smash potatoes with milk and butter mixture and season with salt and pepper.
