🫙 From the Spice Rack
Mashed Potato Ghosts
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 5 cups) 5/8 cup hot milk 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 7/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar c...
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Ingredients
- 2poundpotatoes, peeled and cut
- 2tablespoonbutter
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 7/8teaspoonblack pepper
- 1/2cupgrated sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2tablespoonfreshly chopped parsley or dill (optional)
- 1/2cupsmall black olives
Directions
- 1
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 5 cups) 5/8 cup hot milk 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 7/8 teaspoon bla
- 2
Bring to boil and cook 13 to 15 minutes, or until very tender
- 3
Drain in colander
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Return cooked potatoes to pot and stir over medium heat about 1 minute, until excess water has evaporated
- 5
Remove from heat and, using potato masher, mash in hot milk, butter, salt and pepper
- 6
Beat with wooden spoon until potatoes are smooth and creamy
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Stir in optional add-ins if desired
- 8
Create stencils of ghost shapes out of heavy-duty aluminum foil