Recipe for Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Radio stations are beginning to play Christmas songs. There is a crispness in the air that makes you want to pause and take a deep breath. The signs of Fall are here and the holidays are beginning to assert themselves. It is always such a magical time of the year. However, 2020 has been a strange year. I saw an ornament the other day that was adorned with the hand of the Grinch stealing the last of the goodies, and it read “2020 Stink, Stank, Stunk”.
2020 has been such a weird time. It was the year I decided to really give this blog a go, as well as open my own business. I have invested in myself this year and it has paid off tremendously. One of the best things I have gained is my friendship with Amanda from the blog Midwest Nice. She is so sweet, creative, and fun! I have been eyeing her recipe for potatoes for a while now, so, I give you, Amanda’s recipe for creamy mashed potatoes.
What do you need?
- Potatoes
- Salt
- Garlic Cloves
- Butter
- Whole Milk
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Nutmeg – It sounds weird, but, I trusted Amanda and it paid off.
How do you make this recipe for creamy mashed potatoes?
Mashed potatoes are so easy to make. It is delightful that they yield such an amazing taste and flavor for the effort they require.
- Chop up the potatoes and peel your garlic. You will place then in a pot and cover them with water. Be sure to salt your water. You are going to boil the potatoes and garlic until they are pierced with a fork and very soft.
- While your potatoes are boiling, take the milk and place the butter in the milk and melt. If you do not wish to use a microwave, you can do this in a pot on the stove. The microwave will of course be faster.
- Once the potatoes have finished boiling, drain them and place the potatoes back into the pot (or a bowl, your call). Add the warmed milk and butter to the potatoes and begin to mash. Be sure that the milk and butter are warm. It is not good for the potatoes if the milk is cold.
- Add salt, pepper, and the nutmeg. You can now serve right away! If you’d like, top with a heap more butter, parsley and go to town!
Why should you make this recipe for creamy mashed potatoes?
Amanda has come up with such a nice recipe! The nutmeg is something I never would have thought of. It gives such a nice warmth to the dish and just makes it the perfect side dish. I hope you make it and fall in love with Amanda’s cooking and ideas as much as I do!
Looking for something similar?
Herb Potato Recipe click here
Roasted Potato Recipe click here
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1. 3 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Chop up the potatoes and peel your garlic. You will place then in a pot and cover them with water. Be sure to salt your water. You are going to boil the potatoes and garlic until they are pierced with a fork and very soft.
- While your potatoes are boiling, take the milk and place the butter in the milk and melt. If you do not wish to use a microwave, you can do this in a pot on the stove. The microwave will of course be faster.
- Once the potatoes have finished boiling, drain them and place the potatoes back into the pot (or a bowl, your call). Add the warmed milk and butter to the potatoes and begin to mash. Be sure that the milk and butter are warm. It is not good for the potatoes if the milk is cold.
- Add salt, pepper, and the nutmeg. You can now serve right away! If you'd like, top with a heap more butter, parsley and go to town!
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