Mashed Potato recipe

Mashed potato is a classic way to cook potato. Try this easy recipe.

500g potatoes, floury, like Maris Piper
50g butter
25ml cream
Salt and black pepper

Chop the potatoes in half and place them in a pan of cold water. Bring the water to the boil and cook the potatoes until tender, around 15-20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and leave them in the colander for the steam to evaporate for around five minutes.
Place the potatoes into a large bowl and mash them with a potato masher or a potato ricer. Don’t use anything electrical as the texture of the potatoes will be ruined.
Once smooth, mash in the butter and the cream.
Season the mash well with salt and pepper.

Why not try serving the mash with a baked gammon joint, fresh vegetables and a simple parsley sauce. This recipe yields four servings.

Author: Laura Young.

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Mashed Potato Review by Jack and Eszter on 6th April 2012:

It turned out really well. Served with a beef stir-fry.

Conversions
500g	about 18 oz (17.6365 oz based on 0.035273 ounces in a gram)
50g	about 2 oz (1.76365 oz based on 0.035273 ounces in a gram)
25ml	about 1/8 cup (0.1057 cups based on 236.59 mililitres in a US cup)

Published: May 3, 2011

Average rating of 4.00 stars based on 1 reviews.

Summary: Mashed potato is a classic way to cook potato. Try this easy recipe.