Peel & quarter potatoes and place in a large pot. Cover potatoes with water & generously salt the water (remember most of this water goes down the drain! Salt it well)

Boil potatoes until fork-tender, usually 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and transfer to a mixing bowl.

While potatoes are boiling, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a casserole dish and set aside.

Mash the potatoes well. Add 4 Tbsp butter and mash thoroughly. Taste and add salt, to taste.

Beat the milk and eggs together and add to the potatoes. Mash thoroughly again.

Transfer the potatoes to a buttered casserole dish.

Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, then top with the remaining butter, cut into slivers.

Alternatively, melt the butter and mix with the breadcrumbs, then sprinkle on the entire mixture.

Bake 20-25 minutes, until the top is browned.

Enjoy hot!