Creamy Milk-Cooked Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred; Russets also work)
- 2 cups whole milk (or 1½ cups milk + ½ cup cream)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- 1–1½ tsp salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional add-ins
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed or roasted)
- Chives or green onions
- Sour cream or cream cheese
- Grated cheese (Parmesan, cheddar, or Gruyère)
