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A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes recipe topped with melted butter, swirled for a beautiful presentation.

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 quartered
  • 1/2 cup milk warmed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Potato masher
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  4. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  5. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra creaminess, use heavy cream instead of milk.

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