MASHED POTATOES

Welcome back to LET'S COOK, where we prove that cooking at home is fun, less expensive and a damn site better than going 'out to eat'.

Today we are going to talk POTATOES. I love them. I don't care how you cook them, they are G R E A T.

I know that making mashed taters is easy, but there may be a person or two out there in cyber land that has never made them.

So...... In preparation for our next BIG meal, let's learn how to make these gems.

One of the biggest problems a cook has is making your dishes come out at the same time. If you're like me, and not 'that' experienced, here is a great idea.

Make your mashed taters 'ahead of time' Then you don't have to worry about making a main dish and the taters at the same time.

I have done this MANY times and the potatoes come out PERFECT every time.

And I am not running around like a crazed person trying to do three things at once.

So here you go:

Peel and cut up Potatoes (into equal size chunks)  I like to cut the ends off the potatoe and use an old style peeler.

Add some salt to a pot of water

Add your potatoes and bring to a boil

Turn heat down to medium-high

Cook until potato chunks are tender.

Drain and put in a bowl.

Add some butter and MASH. I start with a manual 'masher'

Add some milk (or half & half) don't get it too runny. You can always add milk but you can't take it out !!!! Go easy.

Now you can turn to your electric mixer. Mix well, scrapping the sides of the bowl as you go

Add more milk if needed. Salt & Pepper to taste.

When you get the right consistency, place into your crock pot, set to 'WARM'

Place some butter pats on top and cover.

This will keep them warm while you prepare the main course.

Next up, we will make something to go with the potatoes.

I have a craving for Country Fried Steak.

See you next time.... Be safe !!!!

 

Live long and prosper