The Best Mashed Potatoes You'll Ever Eat

• 4 lbs golden potatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons chives

1. Peel the potatoes, then put into a large pot, add the bay leaf, 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Drain them well and remove the bay leaf.
4. Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan.
5. Put the potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a bowl.
6. Add the hot cream and season with salt and pepper.
7. Mix together with a spoon and add the chives.

golden potatoes, bay leaf, salt, ground black pepper, heavy cream, unsalted butter, chives

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/the-best-mashed-potatoes-youll-ever-eat-424251 (may not work)