RECIPE FOR GOOD MASHED POTATOES
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Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Potatoes (~900g)
- ½ cup (120ml) Heavy Cream or Whole Milk
- 4 tbsp (56g) Unsalted Butter cut into cubes, softened
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into even size chunks then place them in a pot. Cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let the potatoes simmer until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them thoroughly in a colander. Return them to the pot. Add the butter to the pot and mash until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk or heavy cream to the mashed potatoes, stirring continuously, until you reach your desired creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 986mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 809IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
