HOW TO MAKE MASHED POTATOES

  • 8 to 10 medium russet potatoes (about 3 lb.), peeled, cut into quarters
  • 1teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter OPTIONAL
  • Dash pepper
  • 1/4 cup hot milk
  • Green onions, chopped, to taste OPTIONAL
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese OPTIONAL
  1. Place potatoes in large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Add 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover loosely and boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes break apart easily when pierced with fork. Drain well.
     
  2. Return potatoes to saucepan; shake saucepan gently over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
     
  3. Mash potatoes with potato masher until no lumps remain. Add butter, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, green onions and cottage cheese; continue mashing, gradually adding enough milk to make potatoes smooth and creamy.