Whipped potatoes and creamy butter take this nostalgic dish up a notch.
Serves: 6
Takes less than 1 hour
Ingredients
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3 lb. mixed potatoes, such as russets & Yukon Golds
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Kosher salt
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1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
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1/2 c. milk
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
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Peel and dice potatoes
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In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 12 to 16 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pot.
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Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until smooth.
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter and milk until warm.
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Pour over warm milk-butter mixture and stir until completely combined and creamy.
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Season mashed potatoes generously with salt and pepper.
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Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and top with remaining two tablespoons butter. Season with more pepper before serving.