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Classic Mashed Potatoes

Simple and creamy mashed potatoes made with butter and milk. A perfect side dish for any meal.
Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 20 minutes
Temps total 30 minutes
Portions: 4 people
Type de plat: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingrédients
  

For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 large potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Potato masher
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Peel and cube the potatoes.
  2. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  4. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the potatoes.
  5. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtéines: 4gFat: 8gLipides saturés: 5gCholéstérol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFibre: 4gSucre: 2gVitamine A: 6IUVitamine C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgFer: 8mg

Notes

For extra creaminess, warm the milk before adding it to the potatoes.

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