Mashed Potatoes, Simply

Name: Mashed Potatoes, Simply
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs baking potatoes, such as Idaho or 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup milk, gently warmed

Submitted by Hey Jude

"I searched for a simple mashed potato recipe and wasn't too excited by anything I found. I didn't want to use a lot of ingredients, I wanted something simple and straightforward. I eventually just turned to my cookbooks and found this one and we enjoyed it very much. If you like your mashed potatoes lumpy, then mash them with a fork or potato masher. If you like them really smooth, you're better off with a food mill or ricer. If you don't want to add milk you can substitute some of the potato-cooking water."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 lbs baking potatoes, such as Idaho or 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
³⁄₄ cup milk, gently warmed

directions

Place the potatoes in a pot with cold salted water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, about 30 minutes.
Drain the potatoes, then mash them well (or put through a food mill or ricer).
Return them to the pot over very low heat and stir in the butter and gradually add the milk, beating with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately or keep warm or reheat in a microwave.