Plated: Potatoes - the ultimate root vegetable
February 2024
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 package ranch seasoning (1 ounce)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Clean the potatoes and quarter them. (Leave the skin on or remove)
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
Drain the potatoes and then return them back to the pot. Pro tip: For the best homemade mashed potatoes, make sure your cooked potatoes are dry as possible before adding in the rest of the ingredients. While your cooked potatoes drain in a colander, dry out your pot, and line with paper towels. Add your hot, cooked potatoes back in and allow the paper towels to soak up any extra moisture. Remove paper towel.
Then add in the garlic, ranch seasoning, butter, salt, and ½ a cup of the milk. Use an electric mixer to blend the potatoes until they are light and fluffy. Gradually add in the remaining milk until the mashed potatoes are the consistency that you prefer.
