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Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Follow these easy steps to make the smoothest, fluffiest, cloud-like mashed potatoes you've ever had! Plus ideas for more flavor add-ins.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5 1 cup each
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs. Russet potatoes $1.50
  • 1/2 tsp salt (to salt the boiling water) $0.02
  • 4 Tbsp butter $0.56
  • 1/2 cup whole milk $0.17
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste) $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp pepper $0.02

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. Drain the potatoes in a colander and rinse again briefly with warm water.
  5. 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.
  6. Add the drained potatoes back to the pot and mash with a potato masher.
  7. 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).
  8. 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

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

% 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.