mashing potatoes

[suzuki1]

why do people put in MILK as well as butter whilst mashing potatoes cheers me dears

[hammerman]

Potatoes are very dry....milk makes them a lot smoother. Butter gives them a creamier flavour.

Try adding a dash of double cream in place of milk followed by a handful of grated cheese and maybe a spoonful of grainy mustard. A couple of splishes of worcester sauce are nice too...........

..........I love mash potato !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[suzuki1]

beautiful,, i aint a mustard fan but i will def replace milk with cream next time

[lia*]

use sour cream instead. it makes the best, most flavourful mashed potatoes.

[BBWCHATT]

You can also try:

Sour Cream
Cream Cheese
Garlic
Your favorite herb.

Or a combination of your choice.

[suzuki1]

i can,t wait til the next time i av mashed potatoes with all these yummy ideas cheers

[hammerman]

Finely chopped raw onions and garlic is good in mash as is chives.

I often put a dash of lemon...or lime juice in too and sometimes some honey.

For lovely appley mash, stir in a spoonful of apple sauce.

You could add virtually anything you choose to mash.....including yesterdays left over vegetables which are then fried to make bubble and squeek....which is what i'm having tonight !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lafrancaise]

Well, I can see you lot aren't on diets!!!!!!
I love mashed potato but will only go as far as adding plenty of skimmed milk and onion to mine.
I envy you all!!

[sotelme]

Try philadelphia cheese and butter, now that is yummy.

[peppy]

That really does sound scrummy sotelme ! x x

[chinois]

You can interchange the dairy products however you want to adjust the flavour and consistancy.
Double or single cream, different types of milk, butter, creme fraiche or even marg (for the unpure) or olive oil works.
I find that a majority of butter then a bit of double or single cream works best. Always lots of salt too!

[pigbin]

you could also try mashing swede in with your potatoes with butter milk and pepper it is yummie

[G-ma Pat]

I like to cook the potatoes with a choppeg leek then mash with a carton of philadelphia chhese. mmmmmmm.

[SHEHE]

Try parsnip and potatoes mashed with black pepper and butter !!!! Yummy !!!