Ingredients
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2 pounds new potatoes, cleaned
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3 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 tablespoon salt for water and then more to taste
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pepper, to taste
Directions
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1
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Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover. Season with about 1/2 tablespoon salt. |
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2
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Bring to a simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 45 minutes. |
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3
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Remove potatoes from saucepan and drain all water. |
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4
Done
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Place 3 tablespoons butter and about 2 tablespoons olive oil in saucepan. Gently melt the butter. |
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5
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Once butter is melted, mix into the olive oil. Place potatoes back into pan, on top of butter/oilive oil, and using a potato masher, gently break apart the potatoes. |
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6
Done
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Mix a bit with spoon - you want the potatoes to almost remain whole but to coat with the butter mixture. |
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7
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Season with touch more of salt and a few good grinds of pepper. Serve while piping hot. |
