Barefoot Contessa's Mashed Potatoes

From barefoot contessa family style cookbook, 2002. my kids love these mashed potatoes and request them often!!

Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes , until very tender.

Meanwhile , heat the butter and half-and-half in a small saucepan.

Drain the potatoes.

While still hot , place the potatoes in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

With the mixer on low speed , slowly add the hot half-and-half mixture , the sour cream , 2 teaspoons salt , and the pepper.

Mix until the potatoes are mashed but not completely smooth.

Serve hot.

boiling potatoes, kosher salt, unsalted butter, half-and-half, sour cream, fresh ground black pepper