Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Achieve mashed potato perfection with this recipe. The ultimate comfort food!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup milk , or cream, warmed
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into uniform chunks. Place them in a pot and cover with cold water. Add 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt to the water.
- Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Place them over low heat for 1 or 2 minutes to dry thoroughly.
- Mash the potatoes, then add the butter and milk (or cream). Continue mashing.
- Taste the potatoes and add salt and pepper as needed. Mix to combine and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 1004mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 404IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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