Never boil potatoes again! How about making mashed potatoes in only 10 minutes? Using your microwave and the following easy recipe, you can do it. This recipe is also perfect for busy cooks who enjoy a good homely meal. Find out about Potato Hints, Tips, and Information, Sweet Potato Tips or History of Potatoes or more great Potato Recipes.
Microwave Mashed Potatoes - 10 minute Mashed Potatoes 4 medium Russet, Yukon gold, or
white
potatoes,
or 6 to 8 Red potatoes Wash potatoes and peel if desired. Place the whole potatoes into a microwave safe dish. Cover dish (if covering the dish with plastic wrap, poke a small hole in the plastic.) Place potatoes in the microwave. Microwave on HIGH for 8 minutes or until the potatoes are done. Using oven mitts, carefully remove dish from microwave. NOTE: Due to steam building up, use oven mitts or tongs to remove plastic wrap from the dish. Place the cooked potatoes into a large bowl. Use a potato masher or ricer (do not use your electric mixer) to mash potatoes until there are no lumps.. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Use your potato masher to continue mashing potatoes until you reach the desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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