Thanksgiving Recipe: Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes

So, Thanksgiving is coming up and many of us hope to conquer mashed potatoes! Yes, this year will be the year for no lumps! Well, this is the year! Read on to find out how!

Recipe by:Chef John "This recipe will hopefully give you the proper techniques to turn out perfect mashed potatoes every time; always light, fluffy and lump-free." 

Ingredients

3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half lengthwise

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup whole milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Directions

Prep 20 m
Cook 20 m
Ready In 40 m
Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return the potatoes to the pot. Turn heat to high, and allow the potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add the butter and milk. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in the salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 333 calories; 12.7 g fat; 49.7 g carbohydrates; 6.7 g protein; 34 mg cholesterol; 30 mg sodium. Full nutrition 

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