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Basic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Simple and classic mashed potatoes.
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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 cubed
  • ½ cup Milk
  • ¼ cup Butter melted
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  3. 3. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.
  4. 4. Stir in milk and melted butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | 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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