Whipped Potatoes
Comfort food at its best! While most people make whipped potatoes without a recipe, this one was specifically requested by Serena. Measurements are not exact as they are dependent on size of potatoes and how long the potatoes have been cooked. Options are shown.
Ingredients
  • 6-8 Med Russett Potatoes
  • 1stick Butter or Margarine (sliced into pats)
  • 1/2-1C Milk
  • 1tsp Salt
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Garlic - minced or roasted (optional)
  • Parsley (optional)
  • Chives (optional)
Instructions
  1. Peel potatoes and wash
  2. Cut into 1 - 1.5 inch pieces
  3. Put in pan and cover with water
  4. Put 1 tsp salt in water.
  5. Bring to a boil and boil stirring once or twice to make sure that none are stuck to the bottom. Boil until fork tender.
  6. Remove from heat and drain
  7. Put potatoes in a large mixing bowl and using an electric mixer on a lower speed, break apart the potatoes.
  8. Add butter reserving two pats for the top
  9. Mix well
  10. Add part of the milk and continue mixing and adding milk until consistency is smooth but not soupy.
  11. Salt and pepper to taste
  12. Turn mixer to a high speed and whip for a couple of minutes.
  13. Put two pats of butter on top and serve.