INGREDIENTS
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4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 2” pieces
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1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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3 sprigs thyme (optional)
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2 bay leaves
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for serving
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Freshly ground black pepper