Mashed 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 uniform chunks, about 1-2 inches in size to ensure even cooking.
2
Boil Potatoes
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

3
Drain Potatoes
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well in a colander, allowing any excess water to evaporate.
4
Mash Potatoes
Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add 4 tbs of unsalted butter and 0.5 cups of heavy cream. Use a potato masher or a ricer to mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
5
Season
Add 0.5 tsp of black pepper and more salt to taste. Mix well to incorporate the seasonings.

6
Garnish (Optional)
If desired, finely chop 2 tbs of chives and sprinkle over the mashed potatoes for a fresh, herbaceous finish.
7
Serve
Spoon the mashed potatoes into a serving dish and serve hot alongside your favorite main courses.