Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

1 pound	russet potatoes
2 tablespoons	unsalted butter
1/4 cup	whole milk
—	salt to taste
—	black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks.
2. 2 Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water.
3. 3 Add a pinch of salt to the water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. 4 Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
5. 5 Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
6. 6 Add the butter and milk to the potatoes.
7. 7 Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy.
8. 8 Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. 9 Serve the mashed potatoes warm.