BASIC MASHED POTATOES

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Mashed potatoes are an American staple. But perhaps you haven't tried to make them yourself. Homemade mashed potatoes can be dressed up with chives and roasted garlic, with celery root, with cheese. But this recipe presents them in their simplest form. Start here.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium-size potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a saucepan. Cover with water. Simmer over medium heat until tender. Drain.
  • Pass potatoes through a ricer. Warm the milk and stir it and cream, butter, salt and pepper into the potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 225, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 424 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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