Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 6 Large - Russet Potatoes 
• 1-1.5 Cups - Milk
• 1/2 Stick - Butter
• 2 tsp - Salt
• 1 tsp - Black Pepper

Directions

• Peel potatoes, cut into uniform pieces and rinse.
• Add potatoes and enough water to cover by at least 2 inches in a large pot.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce to medium.  
• Cook potatoes 15-20 minutes or until fork tender.
• Drain potatoes, do not rinse.
• In the same pot with the potatoes add butter, 1 cup of milk, salt, pepper and mash or blend until you get your desired consistency.
• Add remaining 1/2 cup of milk if the potatoes are too thick.

NOTE -  Optional ingredients that can be added are roasted garlic, sour cream, cream cheese or shredded cheese.  

Enjoy!