Ingredients

• 1 Kg potatoes, peeled & cut into 2-inch chunks
• Half cup whole milk
• Half cup heavy cream or buttermilk
• 4 tbsp butter, softened
• Freshly ground pepper
• Snipped fresh chives (optional)
• Salt, to taste

Mashed Potatoes Preparation:

1. Put potatoes in a pan with half tsp salt & just enough cold water to cover them.
2. Bring to a boil & cook at a moderate boil for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are easily pieced with a fork but not falling apart.
3. Meanwhile, warm milk & cream together an a saucepan until steaming hot (do not boil).
4. Drain potatoes & return to pan.
5. Turn heat to high, shake pan for about 30 seconds, until water evaporate. Mash.
6. Beat or mash milk mixture into the potatoes quarter cup at a time & the butter a table spoon at a time.
7. Check after adding three-fourth cup of the liquid to see if you have the consistency & richness you want.
8. Add more liquid, if desired & season to taste with salt & pepper.
9. Garnish with snipped chives, if desired.