Mashed potatoes may be the ultimate comfort food! A pile of rich creamy mashed potatoes, covered in gravy is just the thing to warm the soul on a cold winter’s night. If you’re not sure how to make them, you can learn how to make mashed potatoes step by step on Mahalo’s how to make mashed potatoes page. If you’re looking for something a little different, try garlic mashed potatoes- or even white cheddar horseradish potatoes.

For great mashed potatoes, most people start with a Russet, although some prefer Yukon Gold potatoes. Heat your milk, and mash the potatoes before whisking in the hot milk and butter. For smoothest results, use a ricer rather than electric beaters or a potato masher.

Mashed potatoes can be kept warm over a double boiler, or in a crockpot, or made ahead in a casserole that’s reheated before serving, if you don’t want to mash them immediately before serving.

Here are some celebrity mashed potato videos you may find interesting. While its not unusual to find Martha Stewart in the kitchen, who would expected to see Snoop Dogg or http://www.mahalo.com/snoop-dogg mashing spuds?