Mashed Potatoes

Side Dishes

Mashed Potatoes

Why mess with perfection? Here's our classic recipe for producing wonderfully light and fluffy potatoes—full of butter, cream, and salt.

Makes

6 servings

Total Time

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Ingredients

Cut the potatoes into small cubes before boiling to ensure even cooking and a faster boil. Dry them well right after boiling to avoid mushy potatoes.

Instructions

Put potatoes in a 6–8 qt. stock pot; add enough cold water to cover by 1–2 inches. Bring the water to a boil. Boil potatoes for 1520 minutes or until they can be easily pierced with a fork. Drain the potatoes and return them to the stock pot. Place pot over medium-high heat for a few seconds to dry potatoes, stirring continuously. Fill a potato ricer with some of the potatoes; compress lever to push potatoes through. Repeat with all potatoes. If you don't have a ricer, push the potatoes through a fine mesh colander or use a hand masher. Stir in warm half-and-half, butter, and salt until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Serve piping hot.

Potatoes are done when fork-tender.

Potatoes are done when fork-tender.

Potato ricers can be found at kitchenware stores.

Potato ricers can be found at kitchenware stores.

Nutritional Facts

Nutritional Facts

Calories: 328

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20g 30%

Saturated Fat 13g 65%

Cholesterol 57mg 19%

Sodium 624mg 26%

Carbs 33g 11%

Fiber 2g 8%

Protein 5g

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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