perfect mashed potatoes
More Good Old Southern Cooking, Classic.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 to 7
Ingredients
- 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup half & half
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
How To Make perfect mashed potatoes
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Step 1Peel Potatoes, And cut into 1-inch pieces.
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Step 2Bring 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..
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Step 3Add Creamy Richness. Return Potatoes to Dutch Oven. Cook until water evaporates and potatoes look dry.
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Step 4Mound 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.
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Step 5Beat 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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