Mashed Potato
Homemade mashed potatoes are a classic side dish. Ready to start making mashed potatoes from scratch? All it takes are 5 ingredients and some enthusiastic potato mashing. Enjoy these potatoes as the perfect side to any special dinner.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place potatoes in a large sauce pan ; add enough water to cover. Add 3/4 tsp of salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover loosely and boil gently for about 15 minutes or until potatoes break apart easily when pierced with a fork. Drain well
- Return potatoes to saucepan; shake saucepan gently over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture
- In a saucepan heat butter and milk over a low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or whisk, slowly mix mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve!
Notes
Use a good potato smasher which has a got a strong handle - the type with a flat metal grid like smasher will help you smash them up quickly and evenly.