We are a meat and potatoes family. Forget the fancy stuff; we like traditional, stick-to-your-ribs meat and potatoes, and mashed potatoes are one of my favorite ways to eat potatoes. The best part is that they don’t have to be hard, easy mashed potatoes are not only possible — they are delicious.
Easy Mashed Potatoes
This recipe is perfect for a family dinner because it serves four people, but it is also easily doubled or even quadrupled for a dinner party or large gathering.
Ingredients
- 3 medium red potatoes, cubes
- 1/4 cup Country Crock Spread
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 pinch ground pepper
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (optional)
Directions
- Cover potatoes with water in 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered 15 minutes or until potatoes are very tender, drain.
- Return potatoes to saucepan, mash.
- Stir in Country Crock and milk for a creamy, buttery taste.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese (optional).
Easy Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 3 medium red potatoes cubes
- 1/4 cup Country Crock Spread
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 pinch ground pepper
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese optional
Instructions
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Cover potatoes with water in 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered 15 minutes or until potatoes are very tender, drain.
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Return potatoes to saucepan, mash.
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Stir in Country Crock and milk for a creamy, buttery taste.
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Sprinkle with cheddar cheese (optional).
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Easy mashed potatoes recipe serves four.
Shannon says
These sound so good. Thank you for sharing with us.
Susan Smith says
The Cheddar cheese on top sounds good.
CD says
I agree, mashed potatoes are almost always a crowd pleaser.
BILL HOFF says
Mashed potatoes 101…how could you go wrong!
Jill Myrick says
I love making homemade mashed potatoes and can eat them with a meal or alone.
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Amanda Sakovitz says
These look delicious! Love how you added cheese!
Birdiebee says
I love mashed potatoes and there is nothing like the homemade type rather than a box. These look so delicious.
Michelle Tucker says
Mashed potatoes are a staple around here. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I think I’ll try the red potatoes next time.