Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Peel and Cut Potatoes
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 1-2 inches.
2
Boil Potatoes
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
3
Cook Potatoes
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.

4
Drain Potatoes
Once cooked, drain the potatoes in a colander and let them sit for a couple of minutes to remove excess moisture.
5
Add Butter and Cream
Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the unsalted butter and heavy cream.
6
Mash Potatoes
Using a potato masher or a hand mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Avoid over-mashing as this can make them gummy.
7
Season
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.

8
Serve
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Optionally, top with additional butter or fresh herbs before serving.