Sissy's Mashed Potatoes - Mashed Potatoes

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   Peel potatoes and cut them in about half dollar size.

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   Cover with water and put about 1 tbsp (15 ml).

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   of salt in the water.

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   Cover with lid and bring to a gentle boil and cook them until fork tender.

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   Meanwhile pour the evaporated milk into a sauce pan and heat.

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   When the potatoes are done, drain them and leave them in the pan they were cooked in, add the butter and take a potato masher and start mashing them.

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   Start adding the milk, a little at a time, continuing to mash.

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   Or use an electric mixer, hand or stand mixer, depending on the how many potatoes you are doing.

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   When you get them done, they should be a little on the thin side, because they will thicken up as they cool down.

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    Now taste them and see if they need anymore salt or not.

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    If they do, add a little at a time and stir up and taste, until they are where you want them.

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    If you want to add pepper, this is where you do that.

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    Keep them warm in the pan then you can take them up in a bowl just before you serve them.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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