Golden Crusted Potatoes

By hanley89

Ingredients

• 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 10 tbs unsalted butter at room temperature1
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 1/2 tsps kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp balck pepper
• 1/2 cup whole milk ( optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 400. Place the potatoes in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes, return to pot and mash. Add 8 tbs butter, the cream, salt and pepper and combine. If a thinner consistency is desired, add milk a few tbs at a time. Transfer the potatoe mixture to a casserole dish and dot with remaining butter. Bake uncovered, until top is crisp and golden about 30 minutes