Marie's Best Ever Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Marie's Best Ever Homemade Mashed Potatoes with Step by Step Images are thick pillows of lush velvety glory: easy, delicious, nutritious and economical!
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 2.5 kilograms red potatoes
- 125 grams milk
- 250 grams cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Vegeta
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Materials Required
- 1 Heavy Pot or Dutch Oven
- 1 Potatoe Peeler
- 1 Slotted Spoon
- 1 Sieve or Colander
- 1 Electric Mixer
Instructions
- Put heavy pot filled with water on stove to boil while peeling potatoes
- Peel potatoes removing all blemishes and eyes; soak peeled potatoes in cool water while peeling
- When finished peeling, change water; cube potatoes into small evenly sized cubes, returning to fresh water until all are chopped
- Water should now be boiling; add a generous amount of salt (about 1 tablespoon)
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer chopped potatoes into boiling water; bring back to a boil
- When water returns to boil; set timer for 15 minutes
- Check potatoes for doneness (easily pierceable with fork); turn off heat and strain through sieve
- Place potatoes back into warm heavy pot; mash with masher until crumbly enough to accept electric mixer; add 1/4 cup of milk and cheese
- Whip potatoes into milk and cheese with electric mixer for 1 - 2 minutes, until creamy; add seasonings and remaining milk, as necessary
- Whisk to combine; taste and adjust seasonings
- Serve immediately, or cover and reheat when needed