Smashed Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes
Yields approximately 8 servings

To Prepare the Potatoes
1. Wash 2 1/2 pounds of potatoes.  For making mashed potatoes of any sort, the types that work best are yukons or reds!
2. Cut the potatoes in half length wise, and then 2 or 3 times width wise.  This helps them cook faster without falling apart, otherwise you will be waiting all night for them to cook through!  When I make smashed potatoes, I like leaving the skins on. 
3. Cover them with enough water to cover the potatoes as well as an extra inch.

4. Boil the potatoes on high heat until they are soft enough to easily pierce with a fork.
5. Once they are easily pierced, strain them, and put the potatoes back in the pan.
6. Mix 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of butter with the potatoes, a sprinkle of salt, and a sprinkle of pepper.  Some minced garlic tastes really good in smashed potatoes too!
7. Blend with a hand mixer, or mash with a hand masher