Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Russet Potatoes

• ½ c. Half-and-Half

• 4 tbsp. Butter, unsalted

• 1 tsp. Salt

• 1 ½ tsp. Black pepper, ground

Preparation

1. Peel the potatoes and cut into ½ inch dice. 

2. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. 

3. Once boiling, uncover, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until tender and easily crushed with tongs, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Place the half-and-half and  butter into a microwave safe container and heat in the microwave until warmed through, about 35 seconds.

5. Drain the potatoes, then return to the saucepan. Mash potatoes.

6. Add the half-and-half,  butter, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mix well. Add additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve