Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Name: Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H5M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium russet potatoes; Kosher salt; 1/2 to 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup whole milk, warmed; Freshly ground pepper

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Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 5 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 5 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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2 pounds medium russet potatoes

Kosher salt

1/2 to 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup whole milk, warmed

Freshly ground pepper

Directions

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover. Season with salt and bring to a simmer; cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 45 minutes.
Drain the potatoes. Hold with an oven mitt or kitchen towel and peel off the skins, then transfer the potatoes to a bowl.
Add the butter and warm milk to the bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork (or pass the potatoes through a ricer or food mill for a smoother mash). Season with salt and pepper.
Plan on 1/3 to 1/2 pound potatoes per person for your feast.