Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Follow these easy steps to make the smoothest, fluffiest, cloud-like mashed potatoes you've ever had! Plus ideas for more flavor add-ins.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs. russet potato $1.50
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.02, to salt the boiling water
- 4 Tbsp butter $0.56
- 1/2 cup milk $0.17, whole
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.02, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.02
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place the diced potatoes in a colander and rinse well with cool water to remove the excess starch.
- Place the rinsed potatoes in a pot and add fresh water until the potatoes are covered by one inch. Add ½ tsp salt to the water in the pot.
- Place a lid on the pot and bring the water up to a boil. Boil the potatoes for 6-7 minutes, or until they are very tender (a fork can pierce the potato effortlessly).
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and rinse again briefly with warm water.
- While the potatoes are draining, add the butter and milk to the pot used to boil the potatoes. Heat them over medium until the butter has melted.
- Add the drained potatoes back to the pot and mash with a potato masher.
- Season the potatoes with salt and pepper (I used ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper, but if you use unsalted butter you'll probably want more salt).
- For extra smooth and fluffy potatoes, use a hand mixer to whip the potatoes until there are no lumps and they are light and cloud-like. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Sodium
441mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 51 cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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