These are just basic mashed potatoes so feel free to doll them up any way you want.
Ingredients
2 lbs peeled or unpeeled potatoes (red, Yukon or russet)
2 tablespoons salt
salt and pepper
1 cup milk
1/2 – 1 stick butter or margarine
Directions:
Cut potatoes into chunks. Put potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water; add salt. Bring to a simmer (do not boil) and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
Drain the potatoes, then return to the pan; add salt, pepper, milk and butter. Whip with hand mixer or mash with a potato masher or fork.
Optional add ins-
cream cheese (instead of butter)
parsley
cheese
green onions
wasabi
garlic
