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Makes about 6 cups

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Makes about 6 cups

This recipe is a bit of a blank canvas.We keep it simple, but it can easily bechanged by adding mix-ins or toppings,such as chopped chives or scallions,crispy bacon bits, or shredded Cheddar.

Nutritional information per serving (½ cup):Calories 117 (38% from fat)
carb. 16g
pro. 2g
fat 5g
sat. fat 3g
chol. 16mg
sod. 159mg
calc. 35mg
fiber 2g

Ingredients

  • 2½pounds Yukon Gold potatoes,
  • peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 3tablespoons unsalted butter,
  • cut into 1-inch pieces, room
  • temperature
  • ¾teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½teaspoon freshly ground
  • black pepper½ cup mascarpone cheese or
  • crème fraîche, room temperature
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Sour Cream
  • Sliced Chives
  • Crumbled Bacon
  • Chopped Tomatoes
  • Finely Chopped Jalapeños
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Steamed, Chopped Broccoli
  • Toasted, Flavored Breadcrumbs

Preparation

  1. 1. Put the potatoes in a medium to large
  2. stockpot; add cold water to cover
  3. potatoes by 2 inches. Set over mediumhigh
  4. heat to bring to a boil, and then
  5. reduce to simmer until the potatoes are
  6. very soft.
  7. 2. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot.
  8. Mix on Speeds 1 to 2 to mash as desired,
  9. about 30 seconds. Add the remaining
  10. ingredients and mix on Speed 2 until fully
  11. incorporated.
  12. 3. Taste and adjust seasoning according to
  13. preference. Serve with desired toppings.