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Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes made with browned butter and only 5 ingredients.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 443 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 14 Tablespoons salted butter (cut into 1 cubes)
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add potatoes and 2 teaspoons of salt in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until butter has a nutty aroma, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Measure out 2 Tablespoons of browned butter and set aside. See below for more detailed instructions on browning butter.
- Carefully whisk in milk to gently warm the milk. Be careful as the mixture may bubble.
- Drain potatoes. Return to the saucepan and either use a ricer (for smoother potatoes) or a potato mashed (for more chunky potatoes) to mash the potatoes. Mash until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Whisk browned-butter mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 2 Tablespoons of browned butter.
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Notes
- How to store and reheat mashed potatoes:
- If you have leftovers, here’s how to store and reheat them while keeping them creamy:
- Storing: Place mashed potatoes in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheating: Gently reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat, adding a splash of milk or cream and stirring frequently. You can also reheat them in the microwave in short intervals, stirring in between.
Nutrition Information
Calories
443kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
393mg
(16%)
Potassium
831mg
(24%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1044IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 831mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1044IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.