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