These easy mashed potatoes are the basis for many homemade meals. Healthy and delicious, almost as fast as using instant, but more economical.
Regular mashed potatoes are fairly fast. Just cooked peeled potatoes in salted water, drain, add milk, butter, seasonings, and mash.
To make it quicker, don't peel. Not only is it easier, but healthier too. Cut potatoes into quarters or smaller, boil until tender in salted water. Drain (keeping cooking liquid for soups or gravy).
However, if the potatoes have a thick skin (older potatoes), peel first. Choose new potatoes instead if you want speed.
Using a mixer to whip cooked potatoes, the skins break apart into small pieces and look nice in the finished dish. Healthy and delicious.
Easy, Quick Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
2 lbs. potatoes, scrubbed, cut into quarters (see above)
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt (to taste)
1/3 cup milk (hot)
Instructions:
Cover potatoes with hot water in large pot, add 1/2 tsp. salt, and bring to boil.
Boil until tender and drain (keeping liquid if desired for soups, etc.)
Add butter, 1 tsp. salt, and hot milk.
Whip with mixer. Add more milk and butter if needed.
Serve immediately. Serves 4 - 6.
Hints:
If desired, add any or all: sauteed onions, minced crisp bacon, chopped parsley, chives to the mashed potatoes.
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