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Positively Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Positively Perfect Mashed Potatoes
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  • Prep Time: 20min
  • Cook Time: 20min

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 lbs. (4 medium) Michigan russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/4 to 2/3 cup hot milk or cream

Preparation

  1. In large saucepan, combine 5 cups water, potatoes and 1 teaspoon of the salt; bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain potatoes thoroughly.
  4. Return to saucepan; heat over medium-low heat 1 to 2 minutes to dry potatoes, stirring occasionally.
  5. In saucepan, mash potatoes with potato masher or fork, or beat with electric hand mixer until chunky.
  6. Stir in butter, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup of the hot milk. Add additional milk, a little at a time, if necessary, for desired consistency.
  7. Season to taste with additional salt, if desired.
  8. Serve immediately.

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