Creamy Dreamy Mashed Potatoes

Discover the ultimate comfort food with my Creamy Dreamy Mashed Potatoes recipe – a perfect blend of smooth texture and rich flavor that will make it the star at any dinner table. Whether it's a cozy family meal or a festive holiday feast, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients:

🥔 2 pounds russet potatoes
🥛 1 cup half and half
🧈 3 tbsp butter
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Start by meticulously cleaning, peeling, and cutting the potatoes into pieces of equal size to ensure uniform cooking.
2. Submerge the chopped potatoes in a large pot filled with cold, salted water. This initial salting is pivotal for flavor penetration.
3. Elevate the heat to bring the pot to a vigorous boil. Maintain this bubbling cauldron for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes yield easily when confronted with a fork.
4. Once tender, drain the potatoes thoroughly, evicting any residual water, and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
5. In a safe dish appropriate for the microwave, combine the half and half with butter, then heat until the butter relinquishes into a velvety melt.
6. Gradually merge the warmed dairy into the potatoes, utilizing a steady hand to beat the mixture. With each addition, gauge the consistency and season the blend with prudent pinches of salt and pepper.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Equipment:

• Large pot
• Peeler
• Knife
• Mixing bowl
• Microwave safe dish
• Hand mixer or potato masher

Cooking Tips:

• You may use a potato ricer for an ultra-smooth texture.
• Warm the half and half and butter mixture to avoid cooling the potatoes.
• For a luxurious twist, substitute half and half with heavy cream.
  Servings:
  This recipe yields a generous portion for 4-6 people as a side dish.

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Creamy Dreamy Mashed Potatoes