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Perfect Mashed Potatoes

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

2

pounds Yukon Gold or russet potatoes (unpeeled)

1

/2 cup whole milk

1

/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place potatoes in large saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well; cool slightly. Peel and mash potatoes; place in large saucepan. Over medium heat, dry out potatoes for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat milk in small saucepan until warm. Stir butter into potatoes. Add warm milk and stir until completely absorbed. Season with salt.