Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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Learn how to make the best creamy mashed potatoes! This easy, ultra-smooth recipe uses a hand mixer and boiling milk for a fluffy, restaurant-quality side dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 466 kcal

Ingredients

8 Medium Potatoes
3/4 tsp salt or to taste
1/4 cup melted butter
1 cup milk

Instructions

Using a potato peeler, peel potatoes and slice them into halves. Rinse in cold water
Place potatoes in a medium size pot, add salt and cover with cold water. Boil for 20-25 minutes or until easily pierced with a knife. Until almost all the water dries up
Drain well then transfer to a large bowl for mixing.
Add butter, then using a hand mixer, mix well.
Add the boiling milk and continue mixing until fluffy or reaches your desired texture
Cover potatoes with plastic wrap until ready to serve

Notes

Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 576mgPotassium: 1888mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 462IUVitamin C: 84mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 3mg

Keyword Dinner, Mashed Potatoes

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