Easy Homemade Mashed Potato Recipe
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Easy Homemade Mashed Potato Recipe
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The creamiest homemade mashed potatoes with over 40 delicious variations! What type of potato to use and how to prevent gluey potatoes.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds Russet potatoes , peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream , half & half or whole milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper (white or black)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- Chives or scallions , for garnish
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Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cover with cold water and bring up to a low boil.
- After boiling, continue to cook for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and return to the cooking pot.
- Add the cream, butter, white pepper and fine sea salt.
- Using a potato masher or hand held electric blender, blend to desired consistency, being mindful to not overmix. Add the cream (or milk), 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed. DO NOT OVERMIX!
- Garnish with chives, scallions or additional butter.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes
- Potatoes will vary greatly in size and water content, therefore it can be tricky to get exact amounts of the liquid needed in a recipe. Use this as a jumping off point and then add sparingly until the desired texture.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
212mg
(9%)
Potassium
803mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
641IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 803mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 641IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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