Creamed Potatoes and Butter Beans Tips and Recipe - What's Cooking with Paula Deen?

Some things are simply classic recipes, no recipe is more classic than mashed potatoes. In the latest podcast, Paula talks about mashed potatoes and offers her tips on the best ways to make sure your mashed or creamed potatoes are delicious. First, Paula always uses red potatoes, roughly peeled so you know the potatoes are fresh. Mashed Potatoes Recipe 1. Cube potatoes and boil until tender. Season with salt and petter and garlic salt 2. Drain the potatoes 3. Heat 1 cup of 1/2 and 1/2 4. 2 two tablespoons of sour cream (Paula's secret tip!) 5. Whip ingredients with hand mixer to desired consistency 6. Add butter last once the ingredients are combined. 7. Cover until serving Butter Bean Recipes 1. Start with a ham hock. Some grocery stores will have sliced ham hock. Ask butcher if they can provide a sliced ham hock 2. Cover with water, salt and pepper and garlic chopped up Simmer for an hour