Name: Earthy Mashed Potatoes
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb large potatoes (any kind); 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; a potato ricer

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Earthy Mashed PotatoesRomulo Yanes

Cooks' note:

Mashed potatoes are best served immediately but can be made 1 day ahead. Reheat, covered, in a heavy saucepan over low heat with 1/4 cup additional milk, stirring after potatoes are warm, until heated through; or in a baking dish, covered, in a moderate oven; or in a microwave, stirring halfway through heating, about 2 minutes total.

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