KFC Potato and Gravy

Step 1

Peel and cut potatoes into 3cm / 1.25" cubes.

Step 2

Place in a pot, add 1 tbsp salt and water so it's 5cm / 2" above potatoes.

Step 3

Bring water to a boil, then boil for 15 minutes until potatoes are very soft and starting to fall apart.

Step 4

Drain, leave in colander to steam dry for 3 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add cream and milk, heat until just before simmer - do not let it boil. Remove from stove.

Step 6

Pass potato through a potato ricer (Note or use a masher with holes. Do not use beater - will make it dense.

Step 7

Add hot milk mixture, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. GENTLY stir until mixed through.

Step 8

Taste for salt and pepper, add more if needed.

Step 9

Transfer into serving bowl. Pour over Gravy and serve immediately with anything and everything!

Step 10

For a KFC at home experience, serve with homemade Fried Chicken (it's better than KFC!)