Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Serves: 6-8

2/3 cup butter

4 lbs. yellow Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks

1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided

1 cup buttermilk

3-4 tablespoons milk

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Place the butter in a heavy saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter begins to turn golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove immediately from the heat and pour butter into a bowl. Set aside.

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Drain water and return cooked potatoes to the pot.

Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until desired consistency is reach. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the browned butter, and add the remaining to the potatoes, along with the buttermilk, milk and remaining salt. Season with black pepper and additional salt, to taste.

Transfer potatoes to a serving dish and drizzle with the reserved brown butter.