Basic Mashed Potatoes
This is an easy go-to recipe. Remember to salt the water and to not skip the step of putting the drained potatoes back into the hot pot for 5 minutes.
Ingredients
2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream, half & half, or whole milk
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
Add potatoes to a large pot, cover with cold water, and salt generously with kosher salt. Bring to a boil on high heat and cook until tender but still firm, about 12 minutes; drain, and place potatoes back into the pot (not on the burner) and let sit for 5 minutes to removed excess water.
In a small saucepan heat, butter and cream over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, first, beat or mash potatoes, then slowly blend the cream mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with more butter and some chopped chives
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