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Easy Homemade Mashed Potato Recipe

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins
Servings 4
Calories 260
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

Follow this easy for homemade mashed potatoes and you'll never need to buy those frozen, or instant mashed potatoes again!

Ingredients
  • 2 lb potatoes
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
  1. Prep

    Peel and dice 2 pounds of potatoes into 1 or 2-inch cubes

  2. Cook

    In a large pot cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes or until fork tender.

  3. Add

    Drain potatoes and place them into a large bowl.  Add milk,butter, salt and pepper.

  4. Mash

    Using a handheld potato masher (or electric mixer) mash the potatoes until they are light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 238kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.2g12%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 374mg16%
Potassium 960mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 38.6g13%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g22%
Sugars 5.4g
Protein 5.9g12%
Calcium 7 mg
Iron 7 mg
Vitamin D 20.98 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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