Brandon made Ree’s Steak Bites for me last night, and also made mashed potatoes and steamed some broccoli. Oh, yum!

(I also didn’t need to send him any recipes.)

Brandon makes the most fantastic mashed potatoes I’ve ever had, and although they are patently unhealthy—they are so good, you’ll forgive yourself the butter and salt.

Here’s how he makes them:

Brandon’s Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

Potatoes (any kind you like), peeled and quartered; heavy whipping cream; stick butter; salt and pepper

How to Make:

• Boil the potatoes until fork tender
• Drain off the excess water and put potatoes back into pot
• Add butter
• Get out a hand mixer (like these) and begin “mashing” potatoes with the mixer on a low speed
• Mix until butter is almost entirely blended and then add about a quarter cup of the cream
• Continue mixing until potatoes are smooth and free of lumps
• Taste test! Add salt and pepper. If you’re like Brandon, add more butter or cream at will

Like I said—unhealthy as all hell—but so yummy.

(Photo from The Pioneer Woman Cooks)