Lazy Girl Hack: Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Well hello again :)

Since getting married, I have expanded my cooking ability. I do use proper measuring instruments, different oils, and even follow recipes to the exact measurements now.

But, the microwave is still my favorite appliance and shortcuts make me smile.  

Hence my hack for making homemade mashed potatoes! :)

When making mashed potatoes, the absolute worst part is peeling and boiling the potatoes. This is where my hack comes into play! 

First put all of your potatoes in the microwave (poke holes in the top with a fork to help shorten cook time). Today I put about 6 medium potatoes in the microwave for 16 minutes. 

Next, lay the potato on a cutting board to prepare to cut in half. Make sure to have a kitchen towel to hold the hot potato in your hand or else you'll be playing everyone's favorite childhood game!

Then, place the potato on its side, and cut in half as equally as possible.

Next, using a spoon, scoop out the cooked potato and place in a pot.

Try to spoon out as much of the inside as possible and tossing out the skins.

After repeating this process with all of the cooked potatoes, you can then finish the process with your preferred recipe!

Today all I added was milk, butter, salt and chives. Then used a hand mixer to get it smooth and tasty! I do believe it was a winner! (And the whole process may take 30 minutes which most of that time is in the microwave and on the stove!)

Now go make your own!