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holiday mashed potatoes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sarah Finch
Los Angulas, CA

These mashed potatoes are perfect for the holiday!

(1 rating)
yield 1 pot of mashed potatos
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For holiday mashed potatoes

  • 1/ c
    whole milk
  • 3
    large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • salt and ground black pepper

How To Make holiday mashed potatoes

  • 1
    Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return the potatoes to the pot. Turn heat to high, and allow the potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
  • 2
    Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add the butter and milk. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in the salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.
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