Mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes are made using boiled potatoes, butter, milk or cream, salt and pepper. The potatoes are normally boiled in salted water and then drained. The potatoes are then mashed using a potato masher or kitchen mixer while adding butter, milk or cream, salt and pepper during the process. Mashed potatoes can also be made using a potato ricer. Mashed potatoes are served as a side dish.