how long do you boil potatoes to mash
For mashed potatoes, remove all or most of the peel before boiling the red potatoes. Boil the potatoes for 5 to 10 minutes longer, until they begin to break apart when pierced with a fork. Add 2 to 4 Tbsp (30 to 60 ml) of butter and 1/2 cup (125 ml) of milk to the potatoes after draining them. Mash with a potato masher or electric mixer until the potatoes reach their desired texture.