Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes! So soft, smooth and creamy! This is a really amazing side to have with your main course. Creamy perfection at its best. With a few ingredients, enjoy this amazing side prepared in a flash.
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Ingredients needed to Prepare Mashed Potatoes:
- Irish potatoes
- Milk
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
How to Prepare Mashed Potatoes:
- Bring a medium pot of water to boil on high heat.
- Peel irish potatoes and cut into chunks.
- Place them in the boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes. Then drain.
- Place potaotes in a medium mixing bowl and mash with a hand masher or electric hand mixer.
- Pour the milk, butter, salt, garlic powder, and continue mixing until potato is creamy and smooth.
- Scoop potatoes into serving bowl and sprikle green onion on top.
What to serve Mashes Potatoes with:
Potatoes are one of the most popular side dishes in America. Here are some amazing main courses that is just perfect with a side of mashed potatoes.
- Tarragon chicken
- Pork Chops
- Sautéed shrimp
- Roasted Chicken
- Steak
- Meat loaf
- Seared Salmon
How much Potatoes should I make?
Having a party or hosting a small event and not sure how much potatoes to use?
Using 1/2 pound per person
- 8 people- 4 pounds of potatoes
- 10 people- 5 pounds of potatoes
- 12 people- 6 pounds of potatoes
- 20 people- 10 pounds of potatoes
- 25 people- 13 pounds of potatoes
When in doubt, it's best to prepare more. Mashed Potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator and use at a later date.
How to Store Mashed Potatoes
Mashes potatoes are easy to prepare and store for a later use.
Store potatoes in an air tight container (like these) and place in refrigerator for 1-3 days.
To Reheat Mashed Potatoes:
Reheating mashes potatoes on the stove top is super easy. Heat a pan with enough milk to soften the mashes potatoes. Gradually stir in the potatoes until it's heated through. Add more milk to ensure desired consistency.