Microwave Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 2 pounds)
1/2 - 3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper

Preparation

Rinse peeled and quartered potatoes.
Arrange potatoes in medium glass bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Cook at HIGH for 9 to 10-1/2 minutes; stir once. You can set your kitchen timer for a reminder to stir. Potatoes should be tender.
Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
During this 5 minute standing time, combine milk, butter, salt and pepper in a large glass bowl or 8-cup glass pyrex measuring cup.
Cook milk mixture at MEDIUM for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
Drain potatoes.
Add potatoes to the hot milk mixture; mash until smooth.