Margo True's Mashed Potatoes Recipe

1. 1

   Peel and rinse the potatoes, then cut them into evenly sized chunks.

2. 2

   Place the potatoes in a pot of cold, heavily salted water and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart when pierced with a knife.

4. 4

   Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot.

5. 5

   Dry them over low heat, stirring until they completely fall apart and are white on the edges.

6. 6

   Finish mashing the potatoes with a hand masher or a ricer.

7. 7

   Add the milk or cream until the mixture looks like soup, then stir constantly until the milk or cream has been absorbed.

8. 8

   Stir in chopped herbs of your choice and butter to taste.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.

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