Fabulous Mashed Potatoes

Name: Fabulous Mashed Potatoes
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Ten to 12 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 pound sweet butter, cut into small chunks; 1 1/2 cups milk or cream; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

By Molly O'Neill

Updated Nov. 1, 2022

Total Time: 50 minutes
Rating: 4(12)
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Ingredients

Yield:Ten to 12 servings

3½pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 2½-inch pieces
¼pound sweet butter, cut into small chunks
1½cups milk or cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil in a large pot. Cook until tender, about 40 minutes, and drain immediately.
Step 2
Use a potato ricer or an electric mixer to begin mashing the potatoes. Add the butter and half the milk or cream and whip or rice to a nearly smooth puree. Add more milk or cream to achieve the consistency you desire. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.