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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Smooth, buttery mash — perfect comfort food alongside oxtail or boerewors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South African
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup milk warm
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Medium sized pot
  • 1 Masher
  • 1 Peeler or knife

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until very tender (about 15–20 min).
  2. Drain and return to pot; mash until smooth.
  3. Stir in warm milk and butter.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Ideal with Oxtail Potjie↗ , Boerewors↗ , lamb sosaties↗ or Potjiekos↗ .
Tip:
For extra creaminess, add a tablespoon of sour cream or cream cheese.
Nutrition (per serving):
 Calories: 220 | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Carbs: 31g | Fibre: 3g