Nell B. Nichols

Basic Mashed Potatoes

Preparation info
  • Makes

    2

    pie shells for 1½ qt . casserole
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Farm Journal's Complete Pie Cookbook
Farm Journal's Complete Pie Cookbook

By Nell B. Nichols

Published 1965

  • About

Play it smart and keep a supply in your freezer to use at busy seasons

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. boiling potatoes
  • 1 c. milk (amount varies with moisture in potatoes)
  • ¼</

Method

  • Peel potatoes. Boil until soft; drain. Press potatoes through ricer, or mash.
  • Heat milk, butter and salt together. Gradually whip into potatoes; whip until smooth and fluffy.