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Fancy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients:
* 3 pounds potatoes* salted water
* 1/2 to 3/4 cup warm milk
* 6 tablespoons melted butter
* salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Peel potatoes and cut into large pieces.2. In a large pot, add potatoes, cover with water, add a dash of salt and bring to a boil.
3. Cook until tender and a fork easily penetrates the potatoes (about 20 minutes).
4. Drain potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl.
5. Combine milk and butter in a cup and heat in microwave (or stove top) until butter melts. Set aside.
6. Mash potatoes until no lumps remain.
7. Add any or all of the "fancy ingredients" below.
8. Add milk/butter mixture in small amounts to potatoes, beating after each addition, until desired consistency is reached.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste. Continue beating until mashed potatoes are light and fluffy.
Fancy Ingredients (Use one or any combination:)
- 1/3 cup onions, minced
- 1/3 cup mushrooms, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon dill weed
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon horseradish sauce
- 1/3 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/3 cup dill pickle, diced
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (8 ounce size) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup sour cream
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