Homemade Mashed Potatoes
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Homemade Mashed Potatoes

A creamy comfort food that is quick and easy to prepare!

25 min8 servings

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. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    Peel the potatoes, and cut them into chunks.

  3. 3

    Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover them.

  4. 4

    Cook the potatoes on medium heat for 15 minutes or until tender.

  5. 5

    Remove the potatoes from the heat. Drain the water off the potatoes.

  6. 6

    Mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher.

  7. 7

    Stir in enough milk to make the potatoes smooth and creamy.

  8. 8

    Add the butter, salt and pepper.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

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