Mashed Potatoes

MethodTempTimeNotes
Boiled & MashedCold water to a boil, then simmer15–25 min (until fork-tender)Cutting into quarters speeds things up; test with a fork rather than going by the clock alone.

Start potatoes in cold water rather than dropping them into already-boiling water, so they cook through evenly instead of falling apart on the outside before the center is done.

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