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Perfect Holiday Maine Mashed Potatoes
Difficulty:
Beginner
Ingredients
4
pounds
potatoes
(Russet or Yukon Gold)
1/3
cup
salted butter
(Melted)
1
cup
milk
(or cream)
Salt & Pepper
(to taste)
3
cloves
of garlic
(optional)
Instructions
1
Peel and quarter potatoes, fill a pot with COLD salted water.
2
Add potatoes (and garlic if using) and cook uncovered 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain well.
3
Heat milk on the stove top (or in the microwave) until warm.
4
Add butter to the potatoes and begin mashing. Pour in milk a little at a time while using a potato masher to reach desired consistency.
5
Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.