February 04, 2009
Make ahead mashed potatoes are a great side side to a freezer friendly dinner.
Yield: 6 servings
edit Ingredients
1 ½ |
cups warm milk |
¼ |
cup butter |
½ |
teaspoon salt |
6 |
medium russet potatoes |
teaspoon ground black pepper |
edit Preparation
Step 1 |
Using vegetable peeler, peel potatoes. Rinse with cold water and cut into 1 inch chunks. |
Step 2 |
On stove-top, fill large saucepan with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a rolling boil. Add potatoes and bring back to a boil. |
Step 3 |
Cook potatoes for 20-25 minutes or until very tender. To test, pierce a piece of the potato with fork, if it goes in easily, you're done. |
Step 4 |
Drain well, then return to saucepan. Mash potatoes over low heat, add milk, butter, salt and pepper; mash with fork or potato masher until light and fluffy. |
edit About Mashed Potatoes
I also like to add a little nutmeg.
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Mashed potatoes or Smashed potatoes is one way of serving potatoes. It is made by mashing freshly boiled (peeled or unpeeled), or sometimes baked, potatoes with a ricer, fork or potato masher. Dehydrated and frozen mashed potatoes are also available in many American or European countries.
