Easy Mashed Potatoes

mashed potatoes
Photo: Maria Robledo
Yield:
10 to 12 Serves

Yukon Golds are mashed with plenty of butter and your choice of milk or cream, then simply seasoned with salt and pepper for this traditional Thanksgiving side dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch-thick slices

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 1 cup whole milk, or heavy cream, or a combination

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

  • Freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Put potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with cold water. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander.

  2. Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Press the potatoes through a ricer into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until smooth. Pour in warm milk in a slow, steady stream, stirring constantly. Stir in butter, and season with salt and pepper

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