Classic Mashed Potatoes
Photo by Scott Phillips
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk
- ½ lb. (1 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup kosher salt; more to taste
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground white pepper; more to taste
- 6 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
Put the potatoes in an 8-qt. stockpot. Add the salt and enough water to cover the potatoes by about 2 inches. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, he...
Variations on Classic Mashed Potatoes
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- 5 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 3/4 sticks (11 ounces) unsalted butter
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