Fastest, Easiest Mashed Potatoes

Name: Fastest, Easiest Mashed Potatoes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 pounds, Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick; 8–10 tablespoons, half-and-half or milk; 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch slices; 1 teaspoon, table salt

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2023

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SERVES4

TIME25 minutes

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

You can make great mashed potatoes efficiently and any way you like—smooth or chunky, fluffy or creamy, earthy or buttery—as long as you start with properly cooked spuds. It's crucial to avoid overcooking, which results in too much free sta...

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