Mashed Potatoes

Who doesn't love mashed potatoes!!!. I could eat a whole bowl with some gravy in it.  I  love the mash they sell in KFC, yes I know it probably came from a packet but still it is sooooooooo good.  Yummm, just thinking about it is making me salivate.

I love making mash to serve with sausages and sometimes with meat.  I like it plain even though I jazz it up with spices sometimes. I tried adding pesto once but didn't like it much.   I have read many recipes that say you should boil the potatoes without peeling them or use warm milk. So how do you like your mash?

Recipe : Mashed Potatoes

450g - 500 g potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks

2 tbsp butter, 

1/3 cup milk

salt

Cook the potatoes in a pan of slightly salted water till cooked through.  Drain and place back in the pan and mash with a potato masher or ricer while still warm.  Add milk and butter, place over the lowest heat on the stovetop and mix well with a wooden spoon or whisk till creamy.  Add a little more milk to get the right consistency.   Add salt to taste.  

Ps. Leftover mash can be used to make fish cakes, for pie toppings etc.....

First term break starting this week so taking a weeks break to update blog and also spend some time with the boys,  will be posting soon in a weeks time , Happy holidays !!!