Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Peel the potatoes and cut into uniform 1/2-inch pieces.
2. 2
   Place into a 4-quart saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch.
3. 3
   Cover, set over high heat and bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Once boiling, remove the lid, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the potatoes can easily be crushed with a pair of tongs, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Drain in a colander.
6. 6
   Put the cream, butter, salt and pepper into the now empty 4-quart saucepan and place back over the heat until the butter has melted.
7. 7
   Remove from the heat and set a food mill fitted with the smallest die, on top of the pot.
8. 8
   Add 1 cup of potatoes at a time to the mill.
9. 9
   Once all of the potatoes have passed through the mill, stir to combine.
10. 10
    Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
11. 11
    Serve immediately.