Mashed potatoe receipe?

mashed potato basics:  Wash and peel your potatoes.  If you're using red or new potatoes, they are wonderful with the skins left on.  Slick or cut in small chunks.  Rinse well, put in a pot with cold water. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer. Add a little bit of salt to the water They should take about 15 mins to get cooked, but check them with a knife or fork before that for tenderness.  When done, drain well. If you're using a pan you can use your electric mixer in (uncoated), then you can mash directly in the pan.  All you add is  a tablespoon or 2 of butter and a little milk or cream.  Mash to desired consistency.  I wouldn't add any other kind of grease, fat or gravy.  You can always top with a little gravy from whatever meat dish you might be making (IF you're making one) to go with the potatoes.

Enjoy! 

OOOOO! I love mashed potatoes!I use red potatoes,five for two people washed and I leave the skins on just for the extra color, most of the natural vitamins are gone by the time they get from the store to your table. Anyway... boil till tender, and the fork doesn't stick when you poke the potatoe. Drain well, dump into large stainless mixing bowl. Beat just a bit, so as to get them started, then add butter  about four Tbsp.   mix together just so, then I add about one quarter cup instant creamora. beat well, then add heavy cream to get the consistancy you like (i want mine so they will make a nice well for the gravy and not loose shape)  I add instant chicken broth , very little to enhance flavor with grilled chicken, and i use instant beef broth to serve beef of any kind, BUT make sure .....do not add any addtional salt to anything if you use the flavorings, they are VERY SALTY, if you add just the smallest amount you can add more, but if you add to much, just start all over.  But when I make gravy, I make my own chicken stock with the bones i get  from fileing the chicken so it doesn't get over done and dry.  If you want to know how I make my stock from scratch, just ask , I'm happy to share good food.