Anyday Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Russet potatoes (about 5 to 6 large)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, for the water
• 2 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, or to taste, softened at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper or freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk, well shaken

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the salt.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, peel and cut potatoes into a large dice, add to the boiling water all at once.

3. 3

   Boil until potatoes are fork tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well.

4. 4

   Return potatoes to the pot and heat over low for a few minutes to extract any excess water, stirring often.

5. 5

   Keeping the pot over a very low heat, add the butter and pepper to the potatoes and hand mash thoroughly.

6. 6

   Begin to slowly incorporate the evaporated milk, a little at a time, gently stirring, until potatoes reach desired consistency. You won't use all of the milk.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.