How to Make Mashed Potatoes


Learning how to make mashed potatoes is a very simple process. The most work is peeling your potatoes and waiting for them to boil. Depending on how many people you are serving will depend on how many potatoes you should cook for this recipe. I usually cook one medium potato per person.




Making Mashed Potatoes

  1. Peel your potatoes and cut into squares.

  2. Add water to a large pot and place cut potatoes in pot.

  3. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender. Check doneness by inserting fork into potato.

  4. Drain water. You can save this potato water in a bowl for making your mashed potatoes instead of using milk if desired.

  5. In bowl, mash potatoes with a fork or potato masher.

    mashing potatoes

  6. Season with salt and pepper.

    salt and pepper potatoes


  7. Add 2 Tablespoons melted butter or if your potatoes are hot they will melt your butter for you.

    milk with potatoes


  8. Add 1/4-1/2 Cup milk or potato water. If still too thick add more milk tablespoons at a time.

    mashed potatoes


  9. Taste test and add more seasoning if needed.

Crazy Mashed Potatoes

by Natasha
(Kansas)

 Funny and very cool! mashed potatoes

I have always loved mashed potatoes. Now, this is one of the COOLEST ways to enjoy mashed potatoes, in an ice cream cone!

What you will need to make these funny treats:

2 2/3 cups of frozen mashed potatoes
1 1/2 cups of milk
4 oz. container of soft cream cheese
3 sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoons of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
4 flat bottom ice cream cones or cake cones

How to create it:

1. Prepare the potatoes as the package direction say. Stir it with a wire whisk.

2. Stir in the cream cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper.

3. Let it stand for around 5 minutes or cool enough to mound.

4. Spoon Mashed Potatoes in cones.

Makes 4 servings.

Quick Mashed Sweet Potatoes

How to make mashed potatoes with sweet potatoes.

1 (17 oz.) can of sweet potatoes, drained well
1 tbsp of butter

Place the potatoes in a pan.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
Stir in the butter.
Place the pan over medium heat and stirring often cook 10 minutes or until heated through.

Makes 4 servings

Looking for a quick side dish to go with your meal? This one is as simple as it gets. If you think the kids won’t eat them jazz them up a little. Stir in a tsp of brown sugar and add a few mini marshmallows to the top before serving.

Potato Bake

by Rebecca Johnson
(Murgon qld Australia)

Now that you know how to make mashed potatoes try a new recipe.

Spread a large amount of mashed potatoes over a baking tray. Layer tuna, onion, tomato with cheese on top. I add some spices in the mashed potato, also you can change the tuna for cooked sausages if you like it better.

Bake in the oven until the cheese is lightly brown. I store in square pieces in a plastic container. Its cheap and easy. Its also good as a side dish n trust me the kids will love it : )



Bake a meatloaf now that you know how to make mashed potatoes

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