The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    226 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Wait until you hear what the secret ingredient is to make these potatoes extra velvety and creamy! Learn this easy trick for making perfect mashed potatoes every time. 

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 1/4-1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter plus more for serving
  • 1 large egg
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Add the potatoes to a large pot and add water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. Drain the water from the potatoes and return the potatoes to the pan. Add 1/4 cup of milk and 4 tablespoons butter and mash the potatoes with a potato masher until no lumps remain.
  3. Crack the egg into the center of the potatoes and stir well to mix the egg into the potatoes. If needed, add additional milk to get the potatoes to the consistency you prefer.
  4. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
  5. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 141mg (6%) Potassium 739mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Vitamin A 440IU (9%) Vitamin C 19.4mg (22%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 5.7mg (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Potassium 739mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Vitamin A 440IU 9%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 22%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 5.7mg 32%

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

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