
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
A creamy comfort food that is quick and easy to prepare!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/2 cup prepared potatoes, 1/8 of recipe (151g)
137
Calories
3g
Protein
21g
Carbs
5g
Fat
2g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
356mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 2 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
potatoes
2 pounds · 6 medium
low-fat milk
1 cup
margarine or butter
3 tablespoons
salt
1 teaspoon
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon · ground
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Peel the potatoes, and cut them into chunks.
- 3
Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover them.
- 4
Cook the potatoes on medium heat for 15 minutes or until tender.
- 5
Remove the potatoes from the heat. Drain the water off the potatoes.
- 6
Mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher.
- 7
Stir in enough milk to make the potatoes smooth and creamy.
- 8
Add the butter, salt and pepper.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network
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