Here’s a classic Grandma-style mashed potatoes recipe—simple, creamy, and made with love 🥔💛
Grandma’s Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- ½–¾ cup whole milk (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup butter (real butter, not margarine)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional add-ins: a spoonful of sour cream, cream cheese, or a pinch of garlic powder
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes).
- Drain well and return potatoes to the hot pot. Let them steam for 1–2 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Warm milk and butter together (microwave or saucepan).
- Mash potatoes using a hand masher (no blender—grandma style!).
- Slowly add warm milk and butter, mashing until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in any optional add-ins if desired.
Grandma Tips
- Don’t overmix—lumpy is cozy, not wrong.
- Taste before serving; potatoes need more salt than you think.
- Finish with a pat of butter melting on top.
If you’d like, I can share a make-ahead holiday version, a no-peel rustic style, or a dairy-free option.
