Mashed potatoes are one of the popular side dishes in Russia. The versatility of this dish allows you to combine it with meat, fish, sausages and vegetables. The mashed potato recipe is based on milk and butter. You can diversify the dish with cheese and garlic. They will give the dish an unusual taste. The mashed potatoes get their airiness from older potatoes, so in this case give preference to them. It is better to simply boil young and crumbly tubers and serve with butter and dill.