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A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes, a perfect Thanksgiving side, topped with melted butter and black pepper, with a wooden spoon.

Classic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes made with butter and milk for a simple, comforting side dish.
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Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 20 minutes
Temps total 35 minutes
Portions: 6 people
Type de plat: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

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

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Potato masher

Method
 

  1. Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash with a potato masher.
  4. Add the warm milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  5. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtéines: 4gFat: 10gLipides saturés: 6gCholéstérol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFibre: 2gSucre: 2gVitamine A: 300IUVitamine C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgFer: 1mg

Notes

For extra creaminess, substitute half-and-half or heavy cream for the milk.

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