Southern mashed potatoes

Submitted by jacampbell

"Everyone always tells me that they have never heard of Miracle Whip in mashed potatoes but I grew up on this recipe in South Georgia. Maybe it's a local thing; maybe it's just a family thing but everyone who tries them likes them. I have never measured the ingredients for these so you might want to start off with a little and adjust to your taste. And let me know what you think! P.S. These go great with my Cheesy Meatloaf also on this site."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4-5

ingredients

• 8 -10 potatoes
• salt
• 1⁄2 - 1 cup Miracle Whip
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 1⁄4 cup milk

directions

1. Peel and chop potatoes.
2. Boil in 4 quarts of water in till soft (about 15 minutes).
3. Drain and put in large mixer on low.
4. Add Miracle Whip, maargarine, and milk.
5. Mix until smooth.

Reviews

[bullwinkle]

These were very creamy potatoes. Only a slight taste of Micrale whip. Thanks jacampbell for a new way to fix mashed potatoes. Bullwinkle

 

[Biasi4]

I've used this recipe for years...but with regular mayo and no butter. I also hand mash instead of whip - I like it slightly chunkier. I originally tried this because I ran out of butter one time and needed a creamy consistency. It's been a family favorite since. I think the vinegar in the mayo gives it a bit of a punch although it's not noticeable. Thanks for sharing your version!

 

[keen5]

I use to date a guy from Puerto Rico, who always made his like this. I really liked the taste for something different. It's got the taste of potato salad.

 

[jacampbell]

WOW! I have never calculated the calorie and fat grams for this recipe. It's quite high, but you can substitute with reduced-fat or fat-free Miracle Whip, reduced-calorie margarine and skim milk and it will still taste good.