Classic Mashed Potatoes

Name: Classic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 pounds total); 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cups milk; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; Freshly ground pepper

5 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes (about 2 pounds total)
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cups milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

1

Peel the potatoes and rinse under cold water. Cut each into quarters and place in a 3-to 4-quart saucepan. Cover with cold water, partially cover the pot, and bring the water to a boil. Uncover, add the 1 teaspoon of salt, and reduce the heat so the water boils gently. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter together until the butter has melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
2

Drain the potatoes and return them to the warm pan over low heat for 1 minute to evaporate any excess water. Use a potato masher, ricer, or food mill to mash the potatoes. Stir the milk and butter mixture into the potatoes, a little at a time, until the potatoes are as soft and moist as you like. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, or keep warm in the top of a double boiler, or cover and rewarm in a microwave oven.