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Fast Mashed Potatoes for Desperate Times
Morgan Hass for Cooking Channel
- Total Time:
- 13 min
- Prep:
- 5 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- -- |
- Cook:
- 8 min
- Level:
- Easy
- Yield:
- 1 serving (about 1 cup)
Ingredients
- 1 russet potato, scrubbed
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Pierce the potato all over with a paring knife and microwave on high power until tender, about 7 minutes. Set aside.
Put the half-and-half in a medium bowl and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high until just simmering, about 45 seconds.
Halve the potato lengthwise and hold each half in a towel or oven mitt (it will be hot). Scoop out the insides of each half with a fork into the warm half-and-half. Add the butter and use the fork to mash the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Eat and be comforted.