Making Perfect Mashed Potatoes, Whether Plain Or Gussied Up

Are you the sort of person who insists that Thanksgiving mashed potatoes can only be served straight up buttery, or are you willing to allow room for a little creative adulteration in the name of bigger, bolder flavor? Stick with this version if you think mashed potatoes with anything beyond the basics (and a few lumps) is just a distraction. 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature Set the pot over medium heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, shaking the pan now and again, to cook off excess moisture. Once the potatoes are mashed to your liking, stir in the butter and 1 cup of the warmed half-and-half. Nutrition information per serving: 260 calories; 70 calories from fat (27 percent of total calories); 8 g fat (4.5 g saturated;

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