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Basic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Simple and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect as a side dish.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Peel and cut potatoes into chunks.
  2. 2. Boil potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. 3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  4. 4. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
  5. 5. Add milk and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
  6. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Mashed Potatoes
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