Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Season with salt. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and mash with a potato masher.
When you know you’ll spend Christmas whipping up a fabulous feast, takeout for dinner on the 24th feels like a no-brainer. You want something tasty, but you also have a million other things to do.