Basic Mashed Potatoes
By
Gail Welch
@sugarshack
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Ingredients
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6large russet potatoes- about 7 cups cut in chunks
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8 cwater to cover
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1 tspsalt
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5-6 Tbspbutter or margarine
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1/2 cevaporated milk or milk
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1/2 tspsalt, to taste
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dash(es)paprika, optional
How to Make Basic Mashed Potatoes
- Wash and peel potatoes. Cut into chunks (about 1-inch) and rinse.
- Place in large sauce pan and cover with water. Add 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender-approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and drain. Add additional 1/2 tsp. salt to taste. Add butter and evaporated milk. Whip with mixer until fluffy. Sprinkle top with paprika, to add color, if desired. Serve warm.