Real Mashed Potatoes Recipes

EASY HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Add 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover loosely and boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes break apart easily when pierced with fork. Drain well.
• Return potatoes to saucepan; shake saucepan gently over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
• Mash potatoes with potato masher until no lumps remain. Add butter, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; continue mashing, gradually adding enough milk to make potatoes smooth and creamy.

REAL HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into quarters.
• Place potatoes into stockpot. Add enough salted water to cover the potatoes by about 1-inch.
• Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender but not mushy, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Drain potatoes in colander. Place potatoes back into stockpot.
• Meanwhile, heat evaporated milk in microwave (use a pyrex measuring cup) until warm, about 45 seconds.
• Add butter to potatoes and mash with a potato masher. Add warmed milk to potatoes along with pepper to taste.
• Mix and mash well, but don't overdo it.
• ENJOY!

REAL MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them in 1-inch cubes. Place the potatoes in a pressure cooker with water to cover and a tablespoon of salt and cook over medium heat until tender, for about 5 minutes. You can also cook the potatoes in a saucepan, bring to boil and reduce to simmer until tender, for about 30 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and transfer them into the bowl of an electric mixer. Add the butter and milk and whip the potatoes to a smooth texture, about 5 minutes. You shouldn't see any lumps. If you do, keep mixing. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

BASIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
• In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

REAL MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them in 1-inch cubes. Place the potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in a large saucepan with water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the potatoes until very tender, about 30 minutes. (You can also cook the potatoes in a pressure cooker for about 5 minutes.)
• Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Add the butter, milk, and salt and pepper to taste. Use an electric mixer or a hand mixer to whip the potatoes to a smooth texture, about 5 minutes. You shouldn't see any lumps. If you do, keep mixing! Serve immediately.