Mom Pan's Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Name: Mom Pan's Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and quartered; water; 1 tbsp. salt, plus 1 teaspoon; 1 stick unsalted butter, quartered; 1/2 c. half-and-half, hot; 1 tsp. Freshly ground white pepper

Published: Sep 28, 2010

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

207

Buttery, creamy mashed potatoes are a must on Joe Randall's Thanksgiving menu, which also includes Butter-Roasted Turkey, Cornbread Dressing with Sage and Sausage, and Southern-Style Green Beans.

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Ingredients

2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
water
1 Tbsp. salt, plus 1 teaspoon
1 stick unsalted butter, quartered
1/2 cup half-and-half, hot
1 tsp. Freshly ground white pepper

Directions

1. Step 1In a large saucepan over high heat, cover potatoes with water and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well.
2. Step 2Place potatoes in an electric mixing bowl with a paddle. Break up potatoes well, then replace paddle with a wire whip. Beat at medium speed until mashed. Add butter and half-and-half slowly and continue to beat potatoes until desired consistency is reached. Season with white pepper and remaining salt. Serve hot.

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