Rich-Tasting Mashed Potatoes

This is a very simple and quick recipe for delicious, rich-tasting mashed potatoes. It's a perfect side dish to any meal. Yum.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 5  medium potatoes, peeled and cut up in 1 inch cubes
• 4  cups water (or more if needed, the potatoes must be covered well)
• 2  chicken stock cubes
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a deep pot and over high heat, drop the potatoes in the water. If needed, add more water to cover the potatoes.
2. Add the chicken stock cubes.
3. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionaly until the chicken stock cubes dissolve, then lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
4. Drain the potatoes, saving 1/4 cup of the broth.
5. Place the potatoes in a large flat dish, add the butter, milk, and 1/4 cup of broth, and mash the potatoes until you get a soft purée. Meanwhile, add salt and pepper to taste, until you get the right taste for you.
6. note: remember that the chicken stock is salty, so go easy on the salt at first. also, if you use salted butter, go even easier on the salt.
7. I usually like my mashed potatoes with small lumps, so if you're like me, stop here. If you like your potaoes creamy, then use a hand mixer and blend to get a smooth and creamy texture.
8. Bon appetit.