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Mashed potatoes in a bowl with butter.
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The Best Mashed Potatoes

These are the best mashed potatoes. The recipe is super easy to make and the potatoes turn out creamy and perfect every time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 202kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds large russet potatoes
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • Water

Instructions

  • Peel and chop the potatoes.
  • Add water to a large pot and boil the potatoes until they are soft.
  • Drain the water and add the potatoes back to the pot for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the potatoes to a large bowl and mash, or beat with a hand mixer.
  • Next, add the butter to the bowl and beat.
  • Pour the milk, salt, and pepper into the bowl and beat the potatoes.
  • Serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 267mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g