Rich-tasting Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut up in 1 inch cubes
• 4 cups water (or more if needed, the potatoes must be covered well)
• 2 chicken stock cubes
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a deep pot and over high heat, drop the potatoes in the water. if needed, add more water to cover the potatoes.
• 2 add the chicken stock cubes.
• 3 bring to a boil, stirring occasionaly until the chicken stock cubes dissolve, then lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
• 4 drain the potatoes, saving 1/4 cup of the broth.
• 5 place the potatoes in a large flat dish, add the butter, milk, and 1/4 cup of broth, and mash the potatoes until you get a soft purée. meanwhile, add salt and pepper to taste, until you get the right taste for you.
• 6 note: remember that the chicken stock is salty, so go easy on the salt at first. also, if you use salted butter, go even easier on the salt.
• 7 i usually like my mashed potatoes with small lumps, so if you're like me, stop here. if you like your potaoes creamy, then use a hand mixer and blend to get a smooth and creamy texture.
• 8 bon appetit.