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# :potato: Golden French Mashed Potatoes

![Golden French Mashed Potatoes](../assets/images/golden-french-mashed-potatoes.jpg){ loading=lazy }

| :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:-----------------------: |
| 40 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :potato: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- :butter: 2.5 sticks unsalted butter
- :glass_of_milk: 1.33 cups [whole milk][1]
- :salt: 1 tsp salt
- :salt: some pepper

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 large saucepan
- 1 bowl

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Scrub Yukon Gold potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.

### Step 2

Heat unsalted butter, whole milk, and 1 tsp salt in a large saucepan until butter is melted.

### Step 3

Add potatoes, increase heat to medium-low and cook until liquid just starts to boil. Reduce heat to low, partially cover
and gently simmer until potatoes are tender (30 to 40 minutes).

### Step 4

Stir every 10 minutes. Once cooked, blend potatoes and milk and butter mixture all together in a bowl.

### Step 5

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

[1]: <../reference/equivalents-and-substitutes.md#whole-milk>