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Mashed potatoes are a staple in most homes and they are surprisingly easy to make. Many people start with this base recipe and then tweak it to their liking. This recipe will serve two people, a large serving of potatoes or smaller servings for up to four.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 2-4 servings

Ingredients
3 baseball sized potatoes or equivalent
Pinch of salt
1-2 tablespoons butter
3-5 tablespoons milk

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Note: If you want smoother mashed potatoes, add additional milk one tablespoon and continue to mash until desired consistency is attained.






This is a basic mashed potatoes recipe that almost anyone can do. They can be eaten right out of the pot, or you can season with salt and pepper, or mix in garlic salt, even curry powder. Using this recipe as a base, the possibilities are endless.

Now that you have mastered basic mashed potatoes, you might want to try these Skinny Mashed Sweet Potatoes or you try slicing your potatoes in this Potato Skins recipe.

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