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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Here's another version of mashed potatoes to enjoy with your family meal!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Mashed Potatoes, Side Dish
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs Russet or Gold potatoes
  • 1 1/2 t salt
  • 1/2 c HOT milk/cream
  • 1/2 c softened butter-)1 stick) cut into 1 T sections
  • 3/4 t sea salt

Instructions

  • Peel and wash potatoes. Next, quarter potatoes lengthwise. Lay each half side-by-side on the cutting board and slice across both at 1/2' to 3/4" intervals. Thickness may determine length of cooking time.
  • Place cut potatoes in a large saucepan, covering with at least 1-1/2" of COLD water above the surface of the potatoes. Sprinkle even with the salt.
  • Bring potatoes to a boil over HIGH heat. Once it begins to boil rapidly, turn it down to MED to MED-HIGH heat. Set the timer for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally while boiling. At this point, check to see if a large potato cube flakes apart easily. If it's still a little tough, boil an extra 2-3 minutes. Drain.
  • Put potatoes in a mixing bowl and begin to mash and break apart the rest of the potatoes using a potato masher, mixer beaters or a the head of a whisk.
  • Add the HOT milk and begin to blend in with the hand mixer.
  • Add 1 T of the softened butter at a time until melted and mixed in.
  • Mix in the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
  • Enjoy!