Foodbyts - Mashed Potato

Mashed Potato

Written by Robert

Thursday, 14 August 2008

Mashed potatoes make a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal, so keep this recipe handy.

Ingredients:

1 1/3 pounds (4 medium) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 to 2/3 cup hot milk or cream

Preparation:

In large saucepan, combine 5 cups water, potatoes, and 1 teaspoon of the salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from heat and drain potatoes thoroughly in colander. Return to saucepan; heat over medium-low heat approximately 1 to 2 minutes to dry potatoes, stirring occasionally.

In saucepan, mash potatoes with a potato masher, potato ricer, fork, or beat with electric hand mixer until chunky. Stir in butter, remaining ½ teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup of the hot milk. Add additional milk, a little at a time, if necessary, for desired consistency. Season to taste with additional salt, if desired.

Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

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