Mashed potatoes with a flair

serves 6

Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs (about 3 very large) potatoes
1/4 c milk
6 T butter
1/2 t salt
1/2 c salsa
1/2 c corn
1 c shredded cheddar
thinly sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

Directions:
1. Place potatoes in large pot and cover w/ water. Bring to boil, then reduce to low and cook til tender, abt 20 mins.
2. Meanwhile, place milk, butter, and salt in a saucepan. Bring just to simmer over low heat- don't boil. Remove from heat and stir in salsa and corn.
3. When potatoes are cooked, drain well, then return them to pot. Shake pot over low heat for abt 30 secs to dry them out.
4. Remove potatoes from heat and add hot milk mixture. Mash potatoes til they're fluffy. Fold in cheese. Sprinkle w/ green onions (if desired).


Nutritional jazz: 340 cal; 18 f fat; 11 g sat fat; 51 mg cholesterol; 455 mg sodium; 915 mg Potassium; 36.5 g carbs; 9.6 g protein; 16.8% vitamin A; 3.7% vitamin b-12; 26% vitamin b-6; 31% vitamin C; 18% calcium; 13% copper; 14% folate; 12% iron; 13.6% magnesium; 19% manganese; 12% niacin; 23% phosphorus; 11% riboflavin; 7.8% thiamin; 8.6% zinc

Homemade Mashed Potatoes

These are the potatoes Sam makes EVERY holiday- they are Great!
serves 8-10

Ingredients:
1 5 lb bag of potatoes (we like red potatoes) peeled & quartered
1 T salt
1/3 c butter
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1/2-3/4 c milk

Directions:
In large pot boil potatoes in enough water to cover and 1 T salt for about 20-25 mins or until tender. Drain. Mash with potato masher and/or beat w/ electric mixer on low. Add butter, 1/2 t salt, and pepper (or season to taste). Gradually mix in enough milk to make light and fluffy