Classic Mashed Potatoes
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 254
- Total Fat
- 15
- Saturated Fat
- 9
- Carbohydrates
- 27
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 42
- Sodium
- 434
- Total: 40 min
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 5), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
Kosher salt
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup half-and-half, plus more if needed
Freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water by 1 inch; season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
- Return the pot to low heat. Add the butter and half-and-half. Using a ricer or food mill, press the potatoes into the pot. (You can also use a potato masher, though the potatoes will be slightly chunkier.) Season with 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of pepper and stir until smooth.