American · Stovetop
Creamy mashed potatoes
Soft potatoes, warm milk and butter are all you need for a dependable side. A hand masher keeps the texture fluffy without turning it gluey.
American · FROM THE FDR RECIPES KITCHEN
Grilled corn in foil
Foil traps a little steam around each ear, helping the kernels cook evenly. Open the packets at the table and add melted butter.
Make it at home.
Ingredients
Step by step
Step 1
Heat a grill to medium-high. Put each ear of corn on a large sheet of heavy-duty foil.
Step 2
Add 1 tablespoon water to each ear and fold the foil into a sealed packet.
Step 3
Grill for 20–30 minutes, turning the packets several times, until the kernels are tender.
Step 4
Open carefully to release the steam. Brush with melted butter and season with salt.
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About this recipe
Adapted from archive recipe 680. The optional sugar sprinkle is omitted; butter is added after cooking.
Edited for PotusPlate, October 2026. This home adaptation has not yet been kitchen-tested. The archive photograph illustrates the earlier version.
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