5 from 69 votes
Classic Mashed Potatoes
Classic Mashed Potatoes are made by boiling peeled russet potatoes until tender, then mashing them with warm milk and butter for a creamy texture. Seasoned with salt and pepper, this basic side dish provides a comforting, creamy accompaniment to many meals.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
5
servings
Calories:
228 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potato
- ½ cup milk or more for a creamier texture
- ¼ cup butter
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes. Peel the potatoes using a hand peeler and dice them into large chunks or cubes.
- Boil the potatoes. Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Drop the potatoes in and let them cook for 15 minutes, or until they’re fork-tender.
- Warm the milk and butter. While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter and milk in a saucepan until the mixture is warm. Alternatively, you could also melt and warm this mixture in the microwave. Then, drain the potatoes in a colander, place them back into the hot pot, and pour the butter milk mixture on top of the potatoes.
- Mix and mash. Mash the potatoes with a hand masher until you've reached your desired consistency. You can always add more milk or butter for a creamier consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish and serve. Scoop the mashed sweet potatoes into a bowl, add a pat of butter, sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional) and serve!
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Notes
- You can make this recipe dairy-free by substituting plant-based milk and butter alternatives.
Nutrition Information
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
115mg
(5%)
Potassium
759mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
285IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 759mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.