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Simple Mashed Potatoes
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 1
This is the perfect recipe for mashed potatoes. The proportions of ingredients are exactly right. You can use whipping cream or half & half - either way is delicious! You can use white pepper rather than black pepper if you prefer. -peaches09
Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds yukon gold potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup whipping cream
garnish: pats of butter
Directions:
1. Bring potatoes and cold water to cover to a boil in a large Dutch oven; boil 25 minutes or until tender. Drain; peel, if desired.
2. Beat potatoes at low speed with an electric mixer just until mashed. Add 1/4 cup butter, salt, and pepper, beating until butter is melted. Gradually add cream, beating just until smooth. Serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.
3. *Red or russet potatoes may be substituted.
By RecipeOfHealth.com