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Best Mashed Potatoes
Craving some comfort food that hugs you from the inside out? Look no further, my friend. My take on mashed potatoes is your golden ticket to creamy, buttery heaven. It’s not just a side dish; it's the main event on your plate.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
European , British
Ingredients
- 800 g potatoes Peeled and cut into chunks
- 50 g butter
- 120 ml milk
- salt To taste
- black pepper To taste
- chives Optional
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks. This ensures they cook evenly.
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well in a colander.
- Return the drained potatoes to the pot and let them sit for a minute or two to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
- Using a potato masher or a fork, start mashing the potatoes until they are broken down into a coarse texture.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the milk to the melted butter and warm it gently. Do not let it boil.
- Pour the warm milk and butter mixture into the mashed potatoes gradually, while stirring and mashing, until you reach your desired creamy consistency.
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- If desired, garnish the mashed potatoes with chopped fresh chives or parsley.
- Serve the mashed potatoes hot as a side dish. They go well with a variety of main courses.
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Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of butter and milk according to your taste preference for creaminess.
- For extra flavour, you can also add roasted garlic, grated cheese, or sour cream to the mashed potatoes.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
104mg
(4%)
Potassium
891mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
366IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Vitamin D
0.3µg
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 891mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 366IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.