Classic Mashed Potatoes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Classic Mashed Potatoes
45 min.
8
235kcal

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If you're craving a comforting and delicious side dish, look no further than these classic mashed potatoes. This recipe brings out the best of simple ingredients, creating a creamy and fluffy texture that pairs perfectly with any main course. The russet potatoes offer the ideal base, being soft and starchy, allowing the milk and butter mixture to soak in, making each bite rich and flavorful. With a subtle hint of salt and freshly ground pepper, these mashed potatoes are as satisfying as they are easy to make. Plus, this dish is both vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a versatile option for various dietary preferences.

In just 45 minutes, you can have a delicious side dish that serves eight people, making it perfect for family meals, holiday gatherings, or casual dinners. The combination of perfectly boiled potatoes and a smooth, buttery finish will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you choose to make them ahead and keep them warm in a double boiler or enjoy them fresh out of the pot, these mashed potatoes are sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

Get ready to enjoy the creamy comfort of classic mashed potatoes, a dish that’s both simple and satisfying, with a calorie count of 235 kcal per serving. It’s a true crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cups milk 
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • large baking potatoes ( 2 pounds total)
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • pot
  • double boiler
  • potato masher
  • microwave
  • potato ricer

Directions

  1. Peel the potatoes and rinse under cold water.
  2. Cut each into quarters and place in a 3-to 4-quart saucepan. Cover with cold water, partially cover the pot, and bring the water to a boil. Uncover, add the 1 teaspoon of salt, and reduce the heat so the water boils gently. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter together until the butter has melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the warm pan over low heat for 1 minute to evaporate any excess water. Use a potato masher, ricer, or food mill to mash the potatoes. Stir the milk and butter mixture into the potatoes, a little at a time, until the potatoes are as soft and moist as you like.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately, or keep warm in the top of a double boiler, or cover and rewarm in a microwave oven.
  6. Reprinted with permission from The Thanksgiving Story by Diane Morgan, (C) September 2009, Chronicle Books

Nutrition Facts

Calories235kcal
Protein7.94%
Fat35%
Carbs57.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.34
Glycemic Load
26.64
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.8726085994555%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:235.02kcal
11.75%
Fat:9.4g
14.46%
Saturated Fat:5.87g
36.68%
Carbohydrates:34.48g
11.49%
Net Carbohydrates:32.05g
11.66%
Sugar:2.25g
2.5%
Cholesterol:25.32mg
8.44%
Sodium:309.78mg
13.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.8g
9.6%
Vitamin B6:0.65mg
32.55%
Potassium:807.59mg
23.07%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.23%
Vitamin C:10.52mg
12.75%
Phosphorus:127.26mg
12.73%
Magnesium:45.57mg
11.39%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.98%
Vitamin B3:1.94mg
9.7%
Fiber:2.42g
9.7%
Copper:0.19mg
9.67%
Iron:1.6mg
8.89%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.54%
Folate:26.16µg
6.54%
Vitamin A:301.84IU
6.04%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.66%
Calcium:55.26mg
5.53%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.27%
Vitamin K:4.29µg
4.08%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.73%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.36%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.83%
Selenium:1.28µg
1.83%
Source:Epicurious