Best Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Step 1

Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Step 2

Place a small mound of salt under each potato and bake in the oven for 50 minutes or until soft to the touch

Step 3

Cut potatoes in half and press through a sieve

Step 4

Add warm butter and mix through

Step 5

Add warm milk and mix again

Step 6

Season with salt and pepper

Step 7

Finish by adding chopped chives and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Step 8

Heat a pot of oil to 180 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 9

Fry the skins until crispy and golden.

Step 10

Drain on a paper towel.

Step 11

Mix it all together and you're done.