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Mashed Potatoes
The creamiest, most luxurious and delicious mashed potatoes. A beloved side dish that can become the star of the meal.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Author
Justin McChesney-Wachs
Ingredients
2
lbs
Yukon Gold potatoes
1/4
lb
unsalted butter
(room temperature)
1
cup
heavy cream
(hot)
Diamond kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
Place the whole unpeeled potatoes in a 4-quart saucepan and cover with a few inches of cold water.
Bring to a simmer and cook until they are very tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 25 to 35 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
Strain the cooked potatoes in a colander and carefully peel with a clean kitchen towel and a paring knife. Work quickly so the potatoes stay warm.
Push the potatoes through a potato ricer or food mill back into the warm pot they were cooked in.
Add the room temperature butter and combine using a stiff spatula. Next start adding 3/4 cup of the hot cream and gently fold in. Add more as needed.
Season well with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Taste and add more butter, cream or seasoning as needed.
Cover and keep warm until serving with another pat of butter and fresh herbs if desired.
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