Easiest ever mashed potato

Read our definitive way to create delicious and creamy mash, every time.

This recipe was created by Branston NPD team.

SEASON

Autumn/Winter

COMPLEXITY

Simple

PREPARATION TIME

15 minutes

COOKING TIME

20 minutes

SERVES

Serves 4

Ingredients

500g potatoes (Desiree works well, but you can use any creamy all-rounder)
75ml hot milk
20g-30g butter (or yogurt or quark for a lower fat option)
Sea salt and black pepper

Method

Peel the potatoes and chop into quarters or eighths

Place in a pan of salted water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes until tender.

Drain, then mash, mix in the hot milk and butter and season to taste.

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