Mashed Potatoes | Willy Street Co-op

Ingredients

• 4 pounds combination of yellow and Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 1/2 tablespoons salt, divided
• 1 1/2 cups half and half
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste