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Mashed Potatoes for Two

These Mashed Potatoes for Two couldn't be simpler to make. You just need one medium to large potato (or a couple reds), some butter, cream or milk, and salt, and you’re 15 minutes away from an excellent small batch of mashed potatoes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Special Equipment
  • Potato masher
Mashed Potatoes for Two
  • 1 medium to large potato
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) butter
  • 1 tablespoon cream or milk
  • pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a medium pot, cover potatoes with cold water and salt generously.
  2. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 to 12 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender. Remove from heat and drain.
  3. Add butter to the potatoes and use a potato masher or fork to mash potatoes.
  4. Add cream or milk and stir until incorporated. Add salt, pepper, and more cream or milk to taste.
  5. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 203kcal (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Calories 203kcal 10%

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