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Buttery Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 or 5 lbs Russet potatoes
  • 1-2 Tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter, sliced
  • 1/2 to 2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter for pouring over the finished mashed potatoes
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Dice potatoes and cook  in a pan of salted water until very tender, about 20 minutes, checking near the end with a fork for doneness.  Try to have uniform pieces to allow even cooking.  When done drain well in a colander.  Rice the potatoes back into the pan, put them through a food mill or mash your favorite way. Add the butter and salt and pepper and stir.  Check one more time for the seasoning.  
    Add the potatoes to a serving bowl, pour the melted butter and add chopped parsley.  

Notes

If you are not serving the mashed potatoes soon, you can keep them warm over a pan of simmering water. Add the parsley at the last minute along with the final melted butter if you do this.