Mashed Potatoes Without Milk and Butter – A Simple Recipe

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Sometimes, you might not have milk or butter on hand, but you still want to make delicious mashed potatoes today. In such a situation, mashed potatoes without milk and butter will be an excellent alternative to the usual recipe. They turn out tender and smooth if you know a few simple secrets!

Preparation time: 35 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 1 kg potatoes;
• 120 ml potato cooking water;
• 2 tablespoons olive oil;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Peel and cut the potatoes into large pieces. Cover with water, add salt, and boil for 20-25 minutes until tender.
2. Afterward, drain the cooking water into a separate container, reserving about 120 ml.
3. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, gradually pouring in the hot potato cooking water.
4. Add olive oil, season with pepper, and mash thoroughly again until smooth.
5. Before serving, sprinkle the finished mashed potatoes with chopped dill. Enjoy your meal!