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Classic Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

Instructions:

  • Rinse the potatoes under water and then peel them
  • Cut the potatoes into small, evenly sized chunks.
  • Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover them by about an inch
  • Bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
  • Add the milk and butter to the pot and use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
  • Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.