Mashed Potatoes

Name: Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 4 Tbsps butter, at room temperature; 907 grams (3 large) Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 177 milliliters to 1 cup milk

Need a gluten free and vegetarian side dish? Mashed Potatoes could be a super recipe to try. One serving contains 205 calories, 4g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe serves 6. A mixture of kosher salt, butter, idaho potatoes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. Thanksgiving will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes feel tender when pierced with a wooden skewer.

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Potato

Water

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Sauce Pan

Skewers

Drain and return to pan.

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Frying Pan

Shake over low heat to dry slightly. Using an electric mixer (never a food processor, which makes potatoes gluey), beat the potatoes until smooth.

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Potato

Shake

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Add the butter in small pieces with the salt and pepper and beat until melted.

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Salt And Pepper

Butter

Add the milk, 1/4 cup at a time, beating until smooth.

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Milk

If you want to add some variety to your mashed potatoes, mix in any of the following: 3 tablespoons pesto; 4-ounces soft goat cheese and 2 tablespoons minced scallions; 1 head Roasted Garlic; 6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, minced; 1/2 pound kale or cabbage, cooked and chopped, and 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped horseradish.

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Oil Packed Sun Dried Tomatoes