Get a clean pot, do as directions say on box about potatoes, I put as much to feed 3-4 people, except put hot water it will not take as long.

Then of course, turn on stove to about medium (5/6)

Add in 1 tablespoon butter & let boil.

When it starts to boil or bubble at the bottom either one, turn off & add your potatoes and milk and stir with whisk.

Then add your vanilla, salt&pepper, onion powder and paprika.

After those slice butter on top and let melt. Or if you have it melted slowly pour & stir.

I like it my way taste pretty good & better to me, Post comments, etc. let me know what you think.