Simple Mashed Potatoes
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings (5 1/2 cups)
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 190
- Total Fat
- 12
- Saturated Fat
- 8
- Carbohydrates
- 18
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 3
- Cholesterol
- 34
- Sodium
- 313
- Total: 1 hr 5 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 1 hr
Ingredients
2 pounds medium russet potatoes, scrubbed (3 to 4 potatoes)
Kosher salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces
1 cup half-and-half, warmed
Freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, add enough cold water to just cover and salt generously. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are fork-tender, 45 to 55 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, peel (use an oven mitt or kitchen towel to steady the potatoes) and transfer to a large bowl. Add the butter, warm milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper, and mash with a potato masher.