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Silky Mashed Potatoes
Demetra Overton
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Prep Time
20
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
40
minutes
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Servings
4
-6 servings
Ingredients
2
pounds
of russet potatoes
2
tablespoons
of kosher salt
3-4
tablespoons
of unsalted butter
1/2
cup
half and half or heavy cream if you like it extra rich
Instructions
Fill the pot you will be using half full of cold tap water
Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/2 inch pieces and add them to the water. The water should cover the potatoes by 1 inch
Add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt to the water and bring to a boil
Simmer the potatoes for about 15 minutes or until they are tender
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot
Cook, stirring constantly over low heat for 2-3 minutes to dry out the potatoes
In batches, put the potatoes through the potato ricer or mash it you don't have a ricer
Stir in the butter and half and half or heavy cream
Taste for salt and add it if needed