Mashed Potatoes!

I actually made mashed potatoes! I'm oddly proud of this fact. It was way easier than I thought previously. I did it from memory, as I've seen my mom make them in the past. I had a bit of trouble figuring out when the potatoes were done boiling, but Twitter friends helped me out big time.

I know what job I'm assigning myself for Thanksgiving from now on.

One Pot Mashed Potatoes

-1 Bag small, red skinned potatoes

-Butter

-Sour Cream

-Milk

-Salt/Pepper

1. Rinse the potatoes and slice them in half, to equal sizes.

2. Place the potatoes in a large sauce pan filled with cold water.

3. Add a bit of salt. Boil with the lid on for about 20 minutes.

4. As I learned, stab one of the halves with a fork. If it easily slices in, the potatoes are done. If not, keep cooking and try again in a few minutes.

5. Take the potatoes off the heat, and strain out the water. Rinse lightly with cool water.

6. Keep the potatoes in the pot, and begin to smush the potatoes. Add the butter and continue mashing. Add a splash of milk, and then a few scoops of sour cream. Mash until blended.

7. Season the potatoes to taste, and mash until they're as smooth as you like.

Kitchen soundtrack: Britney Spears