Basic Mashed Potatoes
Nothing can take the place of basic mashed potatoes. So simple yet so versatile.
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- 5 - 6 ServingsServings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup half & half or non-dairy substitute
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
1. Put potatoes in a large pot, adding enough cold water to cover them by an inch or so.
2. Add salt and bring the water to a boil, cooking until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes.
3. Drain potatoes and return to the pot.
4. Cook drained potatoes over low heat for a couple of minutes to evaporate some of the water still in the potato.
5. Mash by method of your choice. (Potato rice is one suggestion.)
6. Blend in butter, half & half, and any other ingredients you prefer.
Season with salt and pepper.
