Perfect Mashed Potatoes

“The key to perfect mashed potatoes is the right amount of fat and liquid and not overworking the potatoes. Follow these basics and you will be golden. Feel free to add any flavor to this base recipe, like roasted garlic, herbs, sun dried tomatoes… the world is your oyster.” – Chef Skylar Bush

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    Ingredients

    • 6large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
    • 1/2cup unsalted butter
    • 1cup whole milk or half and half
    • salt and white pepper to taste

    Preparation

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    1.  Add potatoes to cold, salted water in pot on the stove. Bring to a boil and cook about 20 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain and put back into pot. Dry potatoes in pot over medium high heat about 30 seconds.

    2.  Heat butter and milk in saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted. Mash potatoes in pot two or three times. Add butter mixture and mash until fluffy. Add seasonings or herbs. 

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