The Best Mashed Potatoes

From The New Best Recipe, altered a bit.

Ingredients

• 2 lb potatoes, washed, not peeled
• 8 T butter, melted
• 1 cup half & half, warmed
• 1.5 tsp salt
• Ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with cold water to cover by about one inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are just tender when pricked, 20-30 minutes. Drain the potatoes.
2. Mash potatoes.
3. Stir in melted butter.
4. Gently whisk in half & half, salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve immediately.