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Microwave mashed potatoes
Ingredients
  • 6 large russet potatoes, peeled
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  • ½ cup half-and-half or whole milk
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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
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  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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  • Chopped fresh chives, for serving
Steps
  1. SUBSCRIBE
  2. 15-Minute Microwave Mashed Potatoes
  3. By ERIN MCDOWELL
  4. TOTAL TIME
  5. 15 MIN |
  6. MAKES
  7. 10 SERVINGS
  8. 15-Minute Microwave Mashed Potatoes
  9. PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
  10. subheading: Average (763):
  11. Mashed potatoes are only for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas, right? Welp, we give you permission to enjoy these 15-minute microwave mashed potatoes any old time you feel like it, because, well, you don’t even have to boil water to make them.
  12. RELATED: MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES
  13. INGREDIENTS
  14. 6 large russet potatoes, peeled
  15. ½ cup half-and-half or whole milk
  16. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
  17. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  18. Chopped fresh chives, for serving
  19. DIRECTIONS
  20. Prep Time: 3 min | Cook Time: 12 min
  21. 1. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in a medium-size microwave-safe container. Microwave on high until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 7 to 9 minutes.
  22. 2. Immediately mash the hot potatoes with a potato masher over the microwave-safe dish.
  23. 3. Pour the half-and-half over the potatoes and dollop butter on the surface. Return the potatoes to the microwave and heat for 1 minute. Stir well to combine. Return to the microwave and heat for 1 minute more. Season well with salt and pepper.
  24. 4. If making ahead, cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to one day. Right before serving, microwave on high until warmed through. Garnish with chives.
 

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