#410 - Mashed Potatoes

(by Shirley McNevich)

6 small (or 5 medium) red potatoes
1 tsp. salt
2 TBSP Parkay margarine or butter
1/4 cup milk (if too stiff, add more milk)
1 envelope either Good Seasons Roasted garlic or Italian dressing mix (optional)

Peel and wash potatoes--slice them in half. In a saucepan, add the potatoes, enough water to cover them, and salt. Do not put the lid on tight or they will boil over. Bring to a boil on medium heat, then cook for 20 minutes after water is boiling--test for doneness with a fork. Pour water off and mash them with a potato masher. Add the Parkay or butter and stir. When there are no more lumps left, add the milk. Beat them with the potato masher to make them fluffy. For garlic potatoes, stir in 1 envelope of either Good Seasons Roasted garlic or Italian dressing mix.