Mashed Potatoes

Directions

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   In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and enough cold water to cover.
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   Bring to a boil over high heat.
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   Lower heat to maintain a simmer and cook until fork tender, about 45 minutes.
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   Drain potatoes and return to pan.
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   Shake pan over medium heat to dry potatoes, about 1 minute.
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   2.
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   Halve potatoes crosswise.
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   Working in batches, press through a ricer, cut side down, into a bowl.
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    Discard skins, and repeat with remaining potatoes.
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    Immediately stir butter into warm potatoes.
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    (Alternatively, peel and mash potatoes)
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    3.
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    Heat milk in saucepan over medium-high heat until hot but not boiling; stir into potatoes.
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    Season with salt and pepper to taste, and nutmeg, if desired.
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    Serve immediately.
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    Calories: 206
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    Total Fat: 9 grams
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    Saturated Fat: 5.5 grams
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    Total Carbohydrate: 29 grams
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    Protein: 4 grams
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    Sodium: 181 milligrams
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    Cholesterol: 23 milligrams
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    Fiber: 2 grams