The Best Mashed Potatoes

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    210 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

The Best Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, dreamy, and irresistibly rich—you're in for The Best Mashed Potatoes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 pounds potatoes russet or Yukon Gold
  • 3 cloves garlic optional
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 1/3 cup salted butter melted
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and quarter the potatoes, then place them in a large pot of cold water. Give them a quick rinse to wash off the starch on the surface of the potatoes, drain the water, and refill the pot with more cold water. Make sure the potatoes are fully submerged by 1 inch of water. Add two large pinches of salt to the water.
  2. If desired, add the garlic cloves to the pot. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes uncovered for about 15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes using a colander or fine mesh sieve, and leave the potatoes to steam for a few minutes to remove any excess water.
  3. While the potatoes are steaming, gently heat the milk on the stovetop or in the microwave until it is warm but not boiling.
  4. Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the melted butter and start mashing the potatoes. Gradually pour in the warm milk, mashing well between each pour, until you reach the desired creamy consistency.
  5. Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Serve them hot and enjoy the comfort of this classic side dish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 69mg (3%) Potassium 806mg (23%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 232IU (5%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Potassium 806mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 232IU 5%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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