Basic Mashed Potatoes

Name: Basic Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 237 milliliters heavy cream; 2 kilograms russet potatoes; 6 servings Salt; 8 Tbsps unsalted butter (1 stick)

Basic Mashed Potatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 510 calories, 7g of protein, and 30g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up pepper, heavy cream, russet potatoes, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 50 minutes.

Instructions

Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into large chunks and place in a large pot.Cover the potatoes with cold water by 1 to 2 inches and add a generous amount of salt. (You want the water to taste like the ocean.)

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Potato

Water

Salt

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Pot

Place the pot on the stove over high heat.Once the water boils, reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes can easily be pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes.

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Potato

Water

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Pot

Drain in a colander and let the potatoes rest in the sink while you prepare the butter and cream.

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Potato

Butter

Cream

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Combine the butter and cream in the pot you cooked the potatoes in. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the butter has melted and the cream is hot.Turn off the heat and add the drained potatoes. Using a potato masher, mash until the potatoes are fluffy and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Salt And Pepper