Fabulous Mashed Potatoes

Name: Fabulous Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 pound sweet butter, cut into small chunks; 1 1/2 cups milk or cream; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

4 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 pound sweet butter, cut into small chunks
1 1/2 cups milk or cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1

Cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil in a large pot.
2

Cook until tender, about 40 minutes, and drain immediately.
3

Use a potato ricer or an electric mixer to begin mashing the potatoes.
4

Add the butter and half the milk or cream and whip or rice to a nearly smooth puree.
5

Add more milk or cream to achieve the consistency you desire.
6

Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.