Best Mashed Potatoes
These homemade mashed potatoes are creamy and delicious. With just a few easy steps, your family can enjoy mashed potatoes from scratch.
Servings: 8
Cost: TOTAL RECIPE COST: $3.72, COST PER SERVING (8 servings): $0.47
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Russet Potatoes
- ½ cup Butter
- 1 cup Milk
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Clean, peel, and quarter 3 pounds russet potatoes.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them completely with water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add ½ cup butter, 1 cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to the potatoes.
- Use an electric mixer to whip the potatoes until light and fluffy, or use a hand masher to mash them to your preferred consistency.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 756mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
