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The BEST Creamy Mashed Potatoes

One thing that everyone should know how to make is The BEST Creamy Mashed Potatoes. Smooth (or with lumps) and creamy potatoes are a classic side dish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American , British

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Maris Piper potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 30 ml whole milk
  • 1 pinch sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 75 g butter chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Creme Fraiche

Instructions

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  1. Add 1 kg Maris Piper potatoes to a pan of boiling water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 13-15 minutes. The time depends on the size you have chopped the potatoes.
  2. Drain and mash the potatoes and then add 75 g Butter, 30 ml Whole milk, 2 tablespoon Creme fraiche. Season with 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper.
  3. Serve topped with chives and chopped spring onions (scallions); (optional).

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, and leaving the skin on will save even more time. Cooking them low and slow will break down the skins, but still keep the fibre.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 177mg (7%) Potassium 1042mg (30%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 506IU (10%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 177mg 7%
Potassium 1042mg 22%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 506IU 10%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 8mg 44%

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