Mashed Potatoes by The Spruce Eats

potatoes, kosher salt, water, half-and-half, butter, black pepper

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 8 min
Total Time: 23 min

– 2 1/2 pounds potatoes (red-skinned, about 6 to 7 medium potatoes)
– Optional: 3 to 4 cloves garlic
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more, to taste)
– 1 cup water (or low sodium chicken stock, or low-sodium vegetable broth)
– 1/2 cup half-and-half (or whole milk)
– 3 tablespoons butter
– Black pepper to taste (freshly ground)
– Optional: fresh chopped parsley
– Optional: fresh chopped chives

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 8 min
Total Time: 23 min