The Best Mashed Potatoes
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Serving Size: 5 ounce
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Instructions
- In a large saucepan add enough water to cover the potatoes by an inch. Add salt and bring to a boil. Cook potatoes until they slip off a knife inserted into the center, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- Using a potato masher or ricer, mash about half the potatoes in the pot. Add the cream and butter. Continue mashing until smooth.
- Season with Kosher salt and pepper.
Notes
You can also use red-skinned potatoes in this recipe.
Cook Times
Active Prep5
Hands-On Cook5
Hands-Off Cook20
Passive0
Total Time30 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 pound Yukon Gold potato peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or milk more or less to thin
- 8 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt more or less to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper optional, more of less to taste
Cooking Tools Required
Colander, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Potato Masher, Saucepan, Sharp Knives, Vegetable PeelerReheating/Serving Instructions
Heat in microwave on full power, covered, stirring once during cooking time until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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