The Best Mashed Potatoes You'll Ever Eat

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 4 lbs golden potatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons chives

Recipe

• 1 peel the potatoes, then put into a large pot, add the bay leaf, 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water.
• 2 bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• 3 drain them well and remove the bay leaf.
• 4 meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan. put the potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a bowl.
• 5 add the hot cream and season with salt and pepper.
• 6 mix together with a spoon and add the chives.