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Microwave Mashed Potato
If you haven't tried mashed potatoes in the microwave before, then you are missing out. Ready in just 10 minutes.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 376 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 500 g potatoes peeled and chopped into 1" cubes
- 100 ml whole milk
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 pinch sea salt and ground black pepper
- fresh parsley chopped; to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Put the potatoes into a microwave safe bowl.
- Cover the bowl with clingfilm and pierce to vent. Put into the microwave and cook on high power for 8-10 minutes.
- Mash the potato. Add the milk, butter, salt and pepper and mash again.
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Notes
- Cut all the potatoes to the same size to ensure that they all cook the same.
- If you prefer chunky mashed potatoes, then don't over mash them. We like ours really creamy and fluffy.
- We find using a potato masher is fine, however if you like really smooth potatoes then you can use a potato ricer.
- Add salt and pepper at the end to season, that way you can taste them and add more if you prefer.
- You don't have to peel the potatoes, but we find the texture is better if you do.
- Make sure you use a microwave safe bowl big enough for the potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
172mg
(7%)
Potassium
1135mg
(32%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
621IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1135mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 621IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.