My Mashed Potatoes Recipes

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and quarter lengthwise; cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and garlic cloves; cover with water (about 8 cups) by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Drain; return garlic and potatoes to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil; pour over potatoes. Add butter and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.

MY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place a few (small handful) of clean potato peel in the bottom of a two quart pot.
• Add diced potatoes and cover with water.
• Bring to boil on high, then reduce heat, cover and cook 10-15 min, or until tender.
• DO NOT OVER COOK!
• Drain most of the water out leaving just a little in bottom.
• (about half cup) Add remaining ingredients and mash with a potato masher, then with electric beaters, beat on high about 1 min adding additional buttermilk if needed.