Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe (How to Make Mashed Potatoes Perfectly)

Step 1

Peel the potatoes with a hand peeler.

Step 2

Dice the potatoes into chunks and place them into a pot. Fill the pot with cold water, bring it to a boil and cook the potatoes for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.

Step 3

While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter and milk in a saucepan until it's warm. Alternatively, you could melt and warm this in the microwave.

Step 4

Drain the potatoes in a colander and place them back into the pot.

Step 5

Pour the butter milk mixture on top of the potatoes. Mash the potatoes with a hand masher until the desired consistency. You can always add more milk or butter for a creamier consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Scoop the mashed sweet potatoes into a bowl, add a pat of butter, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve!