Microwave Mashed Potatoes

A quick and easy microwave recipe for mashed potatoes. This is a great way to make mashed potatoes without heating up the kitchen when it is hot outside.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 6  medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 2 pounds)
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup butter
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Rinse peeled and quartered potatoes.
2. Arrange potatoes in medium glass bowl.
3. Cover with plastic wrap.
4. Cook at HIGH for 9 to 10-1/2 minutes; stir once. You can set your kitchen timer for a reminder to stir. Potatoes should be tender.
5. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
6. During this 5 minute standing time, combine milk, butter, salt and pepper in a large glass bowl or 8-cup glass pyrex measuring cup.
7. Cook milk mixture at MEDIUM for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
8. Drain potatoes.
9. Add potatoes to the hot milk mixture; mash until smooth.