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Mashed Potatoes And Macaroni

The Daily Meal Staff|Aug. 28, 2020 1:11 pm EST

Mashed Potatoes And Macaroni

4.5 (2 ratings)

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This kid's favorite is delicious and a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes.This recipe is courtesy of Idaho Potatoes.

Prep Time

5

minutes

Cook Time

10

minutes

Servings

1

Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup uncooked macaroni
• 5 medium-size idaho® potatoes peeled & cut into small pieces
• 2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
• 5 tablespoon butter, cut into cubes, plus more for serving
• 1/2 cup milk warm
• pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped

Directions

1. Cook pasta following instruction on the package.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Place potato pieces into a saucepan and add enough water to cover.
4. Season with 2 teaspoons of salt.
5. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft when poked with a knife.
6. Drain the water, add butter and milk and mash until the potatoes have a fluffy texture.
7. Season with salt to taste, then mix in cooked pasta.
8. Top with freshly cracked black pepper and chopped chives.
9. Serve with melted butter.