Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 8 potatoes

• 5 cups of milk (enough to cover potatoes)

• 1 tsp salt 

• 1 stick of butter (more if you love butter : )

• 1/4 heavy whipping cream or half & Half

• Garnish with chives

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, add the chopped potatoes and sprinkle with salt. Pour in enough milk to cover the potatoes and gently mix to ensure the salt is distributed. 

2. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are soft (about 12-14 minutes), stirring occasionally to prevent burning. 

3. Once the potatoes are cooked, strain them, reserving the milk for other uses like queso. 

4. In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the heavy whipping cream. Add the cooked potatoes back into the pot and mash until smooth and creamy. 

5. Taste the mashed potatoes and adjust seasoning if needed. If desired, add more butter for extra richness. 

6. Serve the creamy mashed potatoes garnished with fresh chives. Enjoy! Buen provecho!
   

Tips:

-Stir the potatoes occasionally while cooking to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.

-Strain and reserve the milk used for boiling the potatoes to use in other recipes like queso.

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