Homemade Mashed Potatoes

It takes only six ingredients and three simple steps to make rich, fluffy mashed potatoes. We show you how.|Article by Shirley Harrington

Mashed Potatoes Recipes: Peel Potatoes
Photo by Beth Dreiling Hontzas

1. Peel, Boil, & Drain

Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Bring potatoes, 1 tsp. salt, and cold water to cover to a boil in a medium-size Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 16 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.


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