Description
A comforting classic recipe featuring creamy mashed potatoes topped with a rich, homemade gravy. Perfect for cozy meals, this guide provides easy steps to create smooth mashed potatoes paired with a flavorful gravy made from broth and flour.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potatoes
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt to taste
Gravy
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot of boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly. In a mixing bowl, mash them together with milk, butter, and salt to your desired creamy consistency.
- Prepare Gravy Base: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk the flour into the broth continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Cook the Gravy: Continue stirring the mixture constantly as it heats until it thickens to a smooth gravy consistency, usually within a few minutes.
- Season Gravy: Stir in black pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed for a balanced flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the warm gravy generously over the creamy mashed potatoes and serve immediately for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider using homemade beef broth for the gravy.
- If you prefer a richer mashed potato, add cream cheese or sour cream along with the butter.
- Use a potato ricer for ultra-smooth mashed potatoes.
- Vegetarians can use vegetable broth instead of beef broth in the gravy.
- Add garlic powder or fresh herbs like chives to the mashed potatoes for a twist.
