How to make homemade mashed potatoes

Turn a basic mashed potato recipe into something smashing and succulent for friends, family and guests. Homemade mashed potatoes won't taste flat like the dehydrated, instant versions. Homemade mashed potatoes have the added texture benefit that delights the taste buds. Once you have made this all-American recipe, you will be ready to spice up your version and tailor it to your own personal tastes, diet needs or your family's desires. Homemade mashed potatoes are highly versatile. Add this to my Recipe Box.

Instructions

1

Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Peel and dice them into 1-inch pieces. Remove any eyes that have formed on the potato.

2

Place the potatoes in a medium-sized pot and sprinkle with the salt. Fill the pot with cold water until the potatoes are completely covered.

3

Place the pot on the stove on high heat. Bring the water to a boil.

4

Lower the heat to a simmer and continue to cook the potatoes for another 10 minutes, or until they fall apart when you try to pick them up with a fork.

5

Drain the potatoes. Place them back into the pot and onto the burner.

6

Increase the heat to medium. Shake the pot continually over the burner for one minute to dry the potatoes.

7

Place the potatoes into the bowl.

8

Add the milk and butter to the pot. Heat the pot over medium heat until the milk is hot and the butter is melted, stirring frequently. Remove the pot from the heat and turn off the burner.

9

Mash the potatoes with the potato masher, adding in the milk and butter little by little until the potatoes have reached a smooth, moist consistency.

10

Season the potatoes with salt and pepper and stir again. Serve immediately.