Mom’s mashed potatoes are a staple in our family, and are what I have used to create amazing potato dishes of my own. Great stuff, and wonderful as ingredient for potato cakes in the morning!
~ Kimberly Edwards
Type: Side Dish Recipe
Serve With: Gravy, turkey, prime rib
Prep Time: ~ 7 min
Cook Time: ~ 15 min
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Wash and peel potatoes. Roughly chop them, and put into pot.
- Fill 2 qt pot 3/4 full of water and add 1 tsp sea salt.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, turn down heat to a simmer for approximately ~ 10 min.
- Take off heat and drain water.
- Mash potatoes to consistency you desire.
- Add cream and butter, and ensure it is evenly distributed.
- Salt & Pepper to taste.
Mom’s mashed potatoes are great…She doesn’t whip them or mash them until completely smooth…There are some chunks left on purpose…
Like I said earlier, they are awesome for making potato cakes in the morning for breakfast! Yum!
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I hope you enjoyed this Potato Recipe from Cooking With Kimberly! Until next time…
Eat Deliciously!
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oh, how i love mashed potatoes. for a dose of extra-super-creaminess, i like to throw a spoon or two of cream cheese in.
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