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
- 350
- Total Fat
- 24
- Saturated Fat
- 15
- Carbohydrates
- 31
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 5
- Cholesterol
- 63
- Sodium
- 523
- Total: 35 min
- Active: 20 min
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
Directions
- 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.