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Perfect Mashed Potato

There's a secret to perfect mash - it's using a potato ricer instead of a masher. You will never look back.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Keyword: mashed potatoes, potatoes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Potatoes
  • Margarine/Butter - A good dollop
  • Milk - A glug If you're feeling like it, you can go all out and use full fat milk or even single cream!

Instructions

  • Peel as many potatoes as you feel you'll need and cut them into thick slices - these cook quicker than chunks and fit in the ricer better.
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  • Cover the potatoes with water and bring to the boil. Simmer for as long as you can but around 45mins works for us.
  • Drain the potatoes.
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  • Put all the potatoes through the ricer and back into the saucepan you cooked them in.
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  • Add a dollop of spread and mix well with a fork. Add some of the milk and stir. Keep adding milk until you get the desired consistency.
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