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Mashed Potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes made with butter and milk.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 237
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk warmed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Potato masher
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Peel and cube the potatoes.
  2. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  4. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
  5. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 635mgPotassium: 827mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra creaminess, add more milk or butter as needed.

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