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Perfect Mashed Potatoes - Recipe for Mashed Potatoes

By Elaine Lemm, About.com

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Mashed Potato

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Perfect mashed potato is quick and easy to make. It is the perfect accompaniment to sausages, roast meats and many other British and Irish dishes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb / 900g peeled potatoes, quartered
  • 6 tbsp milk
  • 1 stick/ 110g butter, cubed
  • Salt and ground black pepper

Preparation:

Serves 4

  • Boil the potatoes until soft, drain, put to one side. Place the milk and butter in the pan used to boil the potatoes, return to the heat and warm gently until the butter has melted. Add the potatoes and mash using either a potato masher, a fork or a potato ricer. Whip the mashed potato lightly with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and

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