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Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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5 from 15 votes

Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Everyone loves great mashed potatoes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: potatoes
Servings: 8
Calories: 193kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes either starchy - waxy or a mix of both
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup half and half
  • freshly ground black or white pepper - to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the potatoes until fork tender.
  • Mash with salt, butter, and half and half.
  • Season with freshly ground pepper
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