Small Batch Mashed Potatoes

Name: Small Batch Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lb Potatoes (I like to use Yukon Gold, but really any variety would work here); 1 stick Butter; 1/4 cup Milk; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

I feel I should put a disclaimer at the start of this post for any family members who may be reading… No, this recipe will not be replacing our beloved Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes at family Thanksgiving. But, for those times when you don’t need to feed almost 20 people- this recipe for Small Batch Mashed Potatoes deserves a place in your recipe box.

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Let’s be honest, sometimes you need to make enough potatoes for 50 people.

Sometimes you need to make enough for a few.

This recipe is perfect for the second situation. Whether that be for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any regular weeknight meal in between.

Start by peeling a few potatoes. Yukon Golds, Russets, whatever floats your boat.

I actually like leaving about half of the peels on the potatoes. It adds a little something to the texture of this dish, but a completely optional step.

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Dice the peeled potatoes, and add them to a large pot of salted water.

Boil until tender and drain.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the butter and milk. Heat until the butter is melted and the liquid, warm.

Next, start mashing the potatoes and slowly adding the warm butter/milk mixture until a desired consistency is reached.

Season with some salt and pepper!

Serve with your Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas ham, or any other easy weeknight meal.