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Simple Whipped Potatoes Recipe with Powerhouse Ingredient (Evaporated Milk)

Make this Simple Whipped Potatoes Recipe with Powerhouse Ingredient (Evaporated Milk). You'll never use regular milk in your potatoes again!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course:Side Dish
Keyword:Homestyle, Side Dish, Whipped Potatoes
Servings:8 people
Author:Farmhouse 181 - Brittany Brockette

Ingredients

  • lbs Potatoes (any kind)
  • 6 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 5 oz can Evaporated Milk (or half 12 oz can)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

  • Peel and wash potatoes. If using gold or red potatoes, leave skins on if desired.
  • Cut potatoes into 1/2 to 3/4 inch chunks.
  • Put cut potatoes into a stock pot and fill with water until potatoes are covered by 1/2 to 1 inch of water.
  • Boil potatoes on stove for about 20 minutes, or until they are fork tender and edges of potatoes start to round.
  • Remove from stove and drain water from stock pot leaving potatoes. Transfer potatoes into a mixing bowl or leave in stock pot.
  • Push butter down into potatoes to melt and let sit for 2-3 minutes.
  • Use hand mixer on low to medium to do a rough beat on the potatoes to incorporate the butter.
  • Add in evaporated milk, salt and garlic powder. Do not prepare the canned milk per instructions on can. Just pour whole can into potatoes.
  • Use hand mixer on medium to medium high to thoroughly mix and whip potatoes to desired smoothness.
  • Taste test and adjust to your liking.
  • Serve and Enjoy!