Old-Fashioned Mashed Potatoes

Nothing fancy here, just good, basic mashed potatoes that are great as is or topped with gravy. For extra flavor, sprinkle with chopped chives.

5 pounds cubed peeled baking potato

3/4 cup warm 2% reduced-fat milk

2 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

3/4 teaspoon black pepper

Place the potato in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until tender; drain.

Combine the milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add potato; let stand 5 minutes or until butter melts.

Beat the potato mixture with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.

Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)