Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

Name: Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice; 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3/4 c. whole milk; kosher salt; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

By Judy KimPublished: Dec 15, 2016

Judy Kim

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

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You haven't had mashed potatoes until you've made them with browned butter.

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Ingredients

2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup whole milk
kosher salt
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Step 1In a large pot filled with cool water, add potatoes and bring to a boil. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
2. Step 2In a small pan over low heat melt the butter. Cook until butter is toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. (Careful not to burn.)
3. Step 3Drain potatoes and return to the pot over medium heat, stir for 2 minutes. Add milk, 1 tsp salt, and mash potatoes until creamy. Stir in half of the brown butter.
4. Step 4Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining butter. Garnish with scallions. Serve immediately.