Classic Mashed Potatoes

Name: Classic Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (4 to 5 medium), peeled and chopped; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature; 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk, warmed; Freshly ground pepper; Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

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Level: Easy
Total: 50 min

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 50 min

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

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2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (4 to 5 medium), peeled and chopped

Kosher salt

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature

1/4 to 1/2 cup milk, warmed

Freshly ground pepper

Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

Directions

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until very tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and return to the saucepan over low heat; cook until any remaining water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add all but 1 tablespoon butter; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, then gradually mash in the milk until creamy. Transfer to a serving dish; top with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and chopped parsley.

Photograph by Ryan Dausch

Courtesy of Food Network Magazine