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British Mashed Potatoes (British Mash Recipe)

British Mashed Potatoes or "mash," as it is usually called in Britain, is quite different from the US version or the French version. But it is just as delicious and the perfect side dish when you are serving gravy or stew. Learn how to make this English classic, with a recipe that is easily adapted to suit your family's tastes. Serve with sausages, pork chops, roast beef, glazed ham, or chicken fried steak. The buttery potatoes are the perfect side dish for so many meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 208 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes - see note 1
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 tablespoon butter - see note 2
  • ¼ cup milk
  • salt and pepper - to taste

Instructions

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  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters.1½ potatoes
  2. Place the potatoes in a pan and add cold water until they are covered by at least an inch of water.
  3. Add the salt and bring to a boil.1 tablespoon salt
  4. Skim off any scum that appears on the surface, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 20-25 minutes until tender to a fork.
  5. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the milk in the microwave (or in a small pan) until it is just below boiling.¼ cup milk
  6. Drain the potatoes very well and leave them in the sieve or colander for several minutes to really steam dry.
  7. Use a hand masher or potato ricer to mash until smooth.
  8. Add the butter and hot milk and stir to combine well.4 tablespoon butter¼ cup hot milk
  9. Check the seasoning on your mash and add salt and pepper to taste.saltpepper

Notes

  • If you can't get Yukon Gold, then try another medium-starch potato, like Dutch Cream, Desiree, or Maris Piper.
  • If you have it use salted butter; if not unsalted butter will work, just add extra salt to taste at the end of mashing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 208kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 1868mg (78%) Potassium 723mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 375IU (8%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 208

% Daily Value*

Calories 208kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 1868mg 78%
Potassium 723mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 375IU 8%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.