Small-Batch Mashed Potatoes
Adapted from Budgetbytes on November 25, 2021
Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Total:
30 minutes
Ingredients
Serves/makes 4
Instructions
1.
Peel the potato then dice into ½-inch cubes. Rinse the diced potatoes with cool water in a colander to remove excess starch.
2.
Place the cubed potatoes in a medium pot and cover with one inch of water. Add ½ tsp salt. Place a lid on top and bring the water up to a boil over high heat. Boil the potatoes for 8-10 minutes, or until very tender.
3.
Drain the potatoes in a colander and then give them another brief rinse.
4.
Add the butter, milk, garlic powder, and pepper to the pot used to boil the potatoes. Heat over low until the milk is hot and the butter is melted. Return the drained potatoes to the pot and mash. Taste the mashed potatoes and add salt, if needed (I added ¼ tsp).
5.
Place a lid on the pot then move it to a back burner (not turned on) to stay warm.
