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Basic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Simple and delicious mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Potato Masher
  • Peeler
  • Knife

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Butter melted
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions: 

  • 1. Peel and cut potatoes into chunks.
  • 2. Boil potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • 3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  • 4. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
  • 5. Add milk and melted butter. Stir until smooth.
  • 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes:

For creamier mashed potatoes, use heavy cream instead of milk.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Mashed Potatoes
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