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Mashed Potatos

Equipment

  • Cutting board or large plate
  • Sharp Knife
  • Potato peeler
  • Hot Plate
  • Large pot
  • Small white bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 potato
  • 1 Tablespoon of Salt for water
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • optional 1 tablespoon shredded cheese
  • optional 1/2 Tablespoon bacon bits
  • optional 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • optional 1/2 Tablespoon sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Get hot plate out and plug in
  • Get large pot and fill half way with water
  • Add 1 Tbs Salt to water
  • Put pot on Hot plate and set temperature to HIGH (6)

While that is heating up

  • Peel the potatoes
  • Then, cut the potatoes into small cubes (like the picture)
  • Add potatoes to boiling water
  • Boil for 15 min
  • Once the potatoes are cooked and soft, drain the potatoes using a strainer (or colander)
  • Take a scoop and add to your small white bowl
  • Add 1/4 cup milk
  • Mash using fork for 3 minutes or until smooth
  • Add optional ingredients
  • Enjoy!