Simple Mashed Potatoes

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I made this simple meal for dinner tonight. The highlight of the meal for my husband was the mashed potatoes, which he claims are his favorite. I know mashed potatoes are the easiest thing ever to make, but I'm recording this recipe here for my own notes.

SIMPLE MASHED Potatoes

Ingredients:

yukon gold potatoes whole milk unsweetened butter

kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Chopped scallions (optional)

Directions:

1.	Quarter about 5 yukon gold potatoes, and throw in boiling water. Boil for approximately 10 minutes, until fork-tender.
2.	Remove potatoes from heat and drain, keeping them in the pot. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork, adding a quarter cup of whole milk at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
3.	Add about half a stick of butter (or 4 tablespoons), to taste. Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

4.	If you like the flavor of onions, chop scallions and mix them in with the potatoes. Serves 4.