Mashed Potatoes

This week, I have found myself enjoying Mashed Potatoes. Weird, I know.

Last week, I wanted some mashed potatoes and didn't want to buy them from a restaurant. So, I decided to make my own. I purchased 2 bags of potatoes and set out on my mission to make mashed potatoes.

Now, I didn't go by a specific recipe. I just knew the taste that I wanted. The ingredients that I used are:

6 Potatoes (multiple sizes)
Salt
Pepper
Butter
Bacon Ranch Salad Dressing
Cheese (optional)

I peeled the potatoes, cut them in to smaller sizes and washed them. Then, I placed the potatoes in a big pot of water. I added salt and pepper and let the potatoes boil.

Once the potatoes were soft enough to mash, I poured the water out of the pot, placed the potatoes in a bowl and used a fork to mash them. This is where I added the Butter and Bacon Ranch Salad Dressing. Then, I stirred until the mashed potatoes were smooth. I took my first bite and fell in love. lol

I know that most people use Milk. I preferred to use dressing because it not only makes the mashed potatoes creamy, it also gives the mashed potatoes an instant flavor. I think that I loved the Bacon Ranch, but I think I am going to try a different salad dressing next time for a different flavor.

This was definitely a success for me because I have eaten mashed potatoes almost every day since. I couldn't let 2 bags of potatoes go bad. :-D