Nana’s Mashed Potatoes

Nana’s Mashed Potatoes

What I Used:

  • 8 small Idaho potatoes
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup half-half
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • Green onion for garnish

(1) Wash, peel potatoes.

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(2) Quarter potatoes, place in large pot.

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(3) Barely cover with water, cover, bring to a boil on high heat, turn down to medium heat and simmer for 20 minutes.  A fork should be able to pass cleanly through the potato.

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(4) Drain and re-pot.

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(5) Add butter and mash with pastry cutter, potato masher, or fork.  Gradually add half-half until reach desired consistency.

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(6)  Add salt and pepper.  Stir to combine.

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(7) Garnish with torn green onion and serve.

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