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How to Make Mashed Potatoes

Renee' Groskreutz
Make the perfect mashed potatoes at home with this delicious recipe. A bowl of light, fluffy, and perfectly seasoned mashed potatoes makes any meal amazing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium Russet potatoes
  • ¼ cup real butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Peel potatoes and cut into quarters.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 t. of salt to water.
  • Over medium heat, bring to a boil and cook until tender, around 15 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and rinse. Return to pan and allow to dry slightly.
  • Run potatoes through food mill (or ricer, or strainer).
  • Add milk, and butter and gradually, folding continuously.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 143mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
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