Cooking Basics - Mashed Potato

Cooking Basics - Mashed Potatoes

These can be added as a side dish or used to top pies such as Cottage Pie or Shepherd's Pie.

Ingredients

• Potatoes (I suggest Maris Piper or Red Skin)
• Salt
• Butter and milk (or dairy-free alternatives)

Method

1. Peel 4-5 potatoes and chop into small pieces. Make sure the pieces are even sizes so they all cook consistently.
2. Prepare a large saucepan of water and add a pinch of salt. Put this on high heat to bring to a boil.
3. Once the water is at a rolling boil, add the potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until they are fork tender.
4. Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the heat and drain in a sieve.
5. Return them to the pan you boiled them in and add a tablespoon of butter and a splash of milk.
6. Mash them with a potato masher (or fork) until there are no lumps left and they are perfectly smooth.
7. Season them to taste using salt, pepper and some garlic powder.
8. Now your potatoes are ready to serve or add to your favourite pie!