Ingredients for - Mashed Potatoes
How to cook deliciously - Mashed Potatoes
1. Stage
Peel and cube the potatoes. Editor’s Tip: Cut the potatoes into uniform pieces. Uneven pieces won’t cook at the same rate and can lead to lumpy mashed potatoes. You don't want to cut them too small, either. Small pieces will cook faster, but they overcook quickly and can take on too much water.
2. Stage
Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, until you can easily pierce the potatoes with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes. Editor’s Tip: Always start potatoes in room-temperature water instead of boiling water. Otherwise, the potatoes will overcook on the outsides and make the mash a little mushy.
3. Stage
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper. Heat through.
4. Stage
Pour the warmed milk mixture over the potatoes. Mash until light and fluffy.
