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:

• 5 large potatoes — Peeled & roughly chopped
• Approximately 1 1/2 tsp sea salt — For boiling potatoes in & to taste
• Water — Enough to fill 2 qt pot 3/4 full
• Approximately 2 1/2 tbsp butter — I like more though…LOL
• Approximately 3/4 cup table cream — To consistency you prefer your mashed potatoes

Instructions:

1. Wash and peel potatoes. Roughly chop them, and put into pot.
2. Fill 2 qt pot 3/4 full of water and add 1 tsp sea salt.
3. Cover and bring to a boil.
4. Once boiling, turn down heat to a simmer for approximately ~ 10 min.
5. Take off heat and drain water.
6. Mash potatoes to consistency you desire.
7. Add cream and butter, and ensure it is evenly distributed.
8. 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!