I don't have a potato masher

[MKSquared]

Ack! I have three pounds of potatoes cooling, waiting to be peeled ... and I don't have a potato masher. What's the best way to mash potatoes without one?

[AdGirl]

i'd say a fork or, if they're cooled enough, your hands!

[Molli526]

Use a pastry cutter. I have been doing this lately and it works nice- has a grip for your hand, some slicer/ masher things

[KValley]

I put mine through the food processor- you can create a texture that ranges from thick and chunky to the most perfectly creamy, lump-free mashed (well, whipped) potatoes.

If you can, save some, slice them into thin rounds and use in a frittata.

[Jewel]

I always used to haul out the electric hand mixer or use my new KitchenAid Stand Up Mixer!

[kwormann]

ANother name for potato masher is husband....

[Ralph]

Originally posted by KValley
I put mine through the food processor- you can create a texture that ranges from thick and chunky to the most perfectly creamy, lump-free mashed (well, whipped) potatoes.

That same thought went through my mind when I first saw the title of this thread!

We always use the food processor since DW doesn't like lumps in her potatoes!

[MKSquared]

Thanks, everyone!

I ended up using a super huge wooden fork. Every once in a while, I'd use my hand, but would quickly regret it, as the potatoes were still quite hot!

I like very lumpy mashed potatoes (more 'smashed' than 'mashed'!), so it will take some convincing to haul out the ol' food processor! Thanks for your suggestions!

Originally posted by kwormann ANother name for potato masher is husband....

kwormann -- I don't have one of those, either!

[Leonard]

I always use my stand up KitchenAid. Just mix the potatoes on low speed so you don't end up with "glue"!

[lisas3575]

Originally posted by MKSquared
kwormann -- I don't have one of those, either!

LOL!! Maybe you could get one in cobalt blue... Make sure you upgrade to the easy-clean up and gift giving attachments

[AZLorena]

I have used a beer bottle before....(when cooking for my bachelor friend at his apartment) hehehe

Lorena

[PSUKate]

I come from a household that had potatoes every single night for dinner. (I mean every night, even w/ pasta). In my opinion the best way to mash potatoes is...

After boiling the potatoes put a little margarine and a little milk (skim milk works but whole milk is best) in the pot (not too much milk you can always add more later) and warm it up a little. Let the butter melt.

Mix the potatoes w/ an electric beater; adding more milk as needed to make creamy.

The final step is to add a pinch or two of sugar and then beat until mixed.

To keep it warm put the pot in the oven on warm.

[Adriana]

I like using buttermilk instead of milk and adding a teaspoon of Chicken flavored Better Than Broth and a little bit of low fat or no-fat sour cream. They come out yummy!

[Searcher]

My mother always used her hand held mixer and I did mine that way for years. Then I got a ricer. I love the way that works. But all of you who use a food processor, I tried that once and once with the immersion blender and the potatoes came out a sticky, gooey mess. How do you all do yours without that happening?

[AgentCheryl]

I love Kwormann's response!

[AgentCheryl]

However, if husband isn't home I would try one of these:

a) fork
b) pastry mixer
c) food processor