Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
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Excellent
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
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These basic mashed potatoes are exactly as described. Simple, easy, and oh-so-comforting.
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes scrubbed and halved
- 1 teaspoon plus 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk preferably whole
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for the top
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool enough to handle.
- Slip the peels off the potatoes with your fingertips or, if that's challenging, peel them. Push the potatoes through a ricer or food mill and put them back in the saucepan or mash them with a masher in the pan.☞ TESTER TIP: If you don't have a ricer or food mill or masher, you can also press the potatoes against the side of the pan with a slotted spatula.
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Add the butter, 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste), and the pepper, then add as much warm milk mixture to the potatoes as needed to create the desired consistency, stirring until well combined.
- Scoop the mashed potatoes into a bowl, top with more butter, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Storage--The cooked mashed potatoes can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, cover it with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in it. Microwave until warmed through.
- Keep warm--If you need to keep your potatoes warm for only a few hours before serving, set them over a pan of barely simmering water, partially covered. Stir in a little extra milk or butter before serving, if desired.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for a gluten-free diet.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
617mg
(26%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 617mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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