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perfect mashed potatoes

Recipe by
Vince Farmer
Greenwood, IN

More Good Old Southern Cooking, Classic.

yield 6 to 7
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For perfect mashed potatoes

  • 3 lb
    yukon gold potatoes
  • 2 tsp
    salt divided
  • 1/3 c
    butter
  • 1/3 c
    half & half
  • 4 oz
    cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 tsp
    coarsely ground pepper

How To Make perfect mashed potatoes

  • 1
    Peel Potatoes, And cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • 2
    Bring Potatoes, and1tsp salt, and cold water to a boil in a medium size dutch oven over medium-high heat. Reduce Heat to medium-low, and cook 16 to 20 minutes. Or until fork-tender. Drain..
  • 3
    Add Creamy Richness. Return Potatoes to Dutch Oven. Cook until water evaporates and potatoes look dry.
  • 4
    Mound Potatoes on one side; and butter, Next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. salt to opposite side of Dutch Oven. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until butter is melted and side of Dutch Oven. Cook 1 to 2 minutes for until butte is melted and mixture boils.
  • 5
    Beat Until Smooth, Remove from heat; Beat at medium speed with a hand-held electric mixer 30 seconds to 1 minute or to desired degree of smoothness. (Do Not Over beat) Serve Immediately
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