Perfect Mashed Potatoes

From: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/perfect_mashed_potatoes/

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs russet potatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 4  tablespoons heavy cream
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  tablespoon milk
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Put potatoes in a saucepan.
2. Add 1/2 tsp salt.
3. Add water until potatoes are covered and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer covered 15-20 mins or until done (a fork can easily be poked through them).
5. Warm cream and melt butter, together, either in a microwave or in a pan on the stove.
6. Drain water from potatoes, Put hot potatoes into a bowl.
7. Add cream and melted butter.
8. Use potato masher to mash potatoes until well mashed.
9. Use a strong spoon to beat further, adding milk to achieve the consistency you desire (Do not overbeat or your potatoes will get gluey).
10. Salt and pepper to taste.