Basic Mashed Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs Potatoes Peeled and quartered
- 3 cloves Garlic Peeled and minced, optional
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- Salt To taste
- Ground Black Pepper To taste
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Large Pot
- Potato Masher
- Electric Mixer
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic, lower heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- When the potatoes are almost finished, heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted.
- Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Slowly add warm milk mixture, blending it in with a potato masher or electric mixer until potatoes are smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- You can use skim, low-fat, or whole milk, or even half-and-half for a richer taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Basic Mashed Potatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
257
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Cholesterol
89
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
20
g
83
%
Sugar
19
g
21
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
1114
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
182
mg
221
%
Calcium
432
mg
43
%
Iron
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, Milk, Potatoes