Microwave Mashed Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A quick and easy microwave recipe for mashed potatoes. This is a great way to make mashed potatoes without heating up the kitchen when it is hot outside. Ingredients:
6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 2 pounds) |
1/2-3/4 cup milk |
1/4 cup butter |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Rinse peeled and quartered potatoes.
2. Arrange potatoes in medium glass bowl.
3. Cover with plastic wrap.
4. Cook at HIGH for 9 to 10-1/2 minutes; stir once. You can set your kitchen timer for a reminder to stir. Potatoes should be tender.
5. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
6. During this 5 minute standing time, combine milk, butter, salt and pepper in a large glass bowl or 8-cup glass pyrex measuring cup.
7. Cook milk mixture at MEDIUM for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
8. Drain potatoes.
9. Add potatoes to the hot milk mixture; mash until smooth.
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