Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes

Name: Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 20 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced; 4 cups (2 pounds or 8 sticks) unsalted butter; 1 quart heavy cream; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup chives, chopped

5 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

20 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups (2 pounds or 8 sticks) unsalted butter
1 quart heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chives, chopped

Directions

1

In a large saucepan boil the potatoes until fork tender, drain all the liquid and return to saucepan.
2

Smash together with a potato masher removing all the lumps.
3

Add the butter and heavy cream, a little at a time, until you reach the required consistency.
4

Add salt and pepper, to taste, and serve garnished with chopped chives.
5

Note: Just before finishing you could add any other flavorings desired!