Classic Mashed Potatoes

Name: Classic Mashed Potatoes
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; Kosher salt; 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature; 3/4 to 1 cup whole milk, warmed; Chopped fresh chives, for topping

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Level: Easy

Total: 35 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 35 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

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3 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

Kosher salt

2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature

3/4 to 1 cup whole milk, warmed

Chopped fresh chives, for topping

Directions

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Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water by 1 inch and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
Press the potatoes through a ricer or food mill back into the pot. (Alternatively, return the potatoes to the pot and mash with a potato masher.)
Fold in all but 2 tablespoons of the butter until melted. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup milk until smooth. If the potatoes still seem thick, gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup milk as needed. Season with salt.
Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish. Top with the reserved 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with chives.