Rosemary Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 5 large)
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick)

Preparation

Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot; mash.
Combine half and half and rosemary in small saucepan; bring to simmer. Remove from heat; stir into mashed potatoes. Add butter; stir to melt. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature. Before serving, stir over low heat until warm.).