Mashed Potatoes for 2

By Addie

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes (1 pound)
• 1/4 cup hot milk +
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Wash potatoes, then pare. Cook, tightly covered, in about 1 1/2 inches of boiling salted water (1 teaspoon salt) in heavy saucepan until done, 30-40 minutes for whole potatoes, 20-25 minutes for cut-up potatoes. When a fork pierces a potato easily, it is done. Drain excess cooking water.

Using a potato masher or electric mixer, mash potatoes thoroughly until no lumps remain. Gradually beat in hot milk (amount depends on kind of potatoes used.), then butter and seasonings. Whip vigorously until light and fluffy. Serve immediately, topped with a lump of butter.

2-3 servings