photo contributed by Claire Steinbrook
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means turkey and some delicious sides. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving here’s a delicious mashed potato recipe.
Ingredients
3lbs of russet or yukon gold potatoes
Kosher salt
¾ of unsalted butter
½ of heavy cream
Steps
Wash and peel your potatoes
Dice your potatoes into even cubes (this helps the potatoes cook evenly)
Then put the potatoes into a large pot and fill it with cold water
Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat
While boiling add a pinch or two of kosher salt to the water
When the potatoes are fork tender, meaning your fork can go into the potato easily, drain the water from the potatoes
Put your potatoes in the same pot and let them rest for five minutes
Then, in a saucepan or smaller pot, add your butter and heavy cream
Warm this over medium-low heat
Then mash the potatoes with either a hand mixer or even a mashing tool into a bowl
Then add your heavy cream and butter mixture to the bowl
Mixed until completely combined and add salt on top