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Southern Home Mashed Potatoes

Source of Recipe

From "The Complete Southern Cookbook" by Tammy Algood


Recipe Introduction

"It's basic, but the best. I would venture to say that this recipe has been served repeatedly in nearly every Southern household."

List of Ingredients

• 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 4 wedges
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• ½ cup half-and-half
• ¾ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper


Recipe

Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Add the potatoes and cook 25 minutes, or until tender. Drain and return to the saucepan. Add the butter and with a potato masher, crush the cooked potatoes into very small pieces.

Add the half-and-half, salt, and pepper. Continue mashing until you reach the desired consistency. Serve warm.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.