Classic Mashed Potatoes
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 279
- Total Fat
- 17
- Saturated Fat
- 11
- Carbohydrates
- 29
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 5
- Cholesterol
- 45
- Sodium
- 492
- Total: 1 hr 15 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
2 pounds Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
Directions
- Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring just to a simmer and simmer the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
- Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (if desired, pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Mash the potatoes with the milk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper.