Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- 1 3/4 pounds Yukon potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half, heated until hot
- Special equipment: potato ricer or food mill
- Place potatoes in a large pot of cold water to cover by 1-inch.
- Bring potatoes to a boil and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Drain in a colander.
- Force potatoes, while still warm, through ricer into a large bowl.
- Add butter and stir with a wooden spoon, letting butter melt completely.
- Add 1 cup cream and incorporate by gently stirring with wooden spoon, adding more cream to thin to desired consistency.
potatoes, butter, heavy cream, potato ricer
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/creamy-mashed-potatoes-recipe.html (may not work)