Basic Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
  2. In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

328 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.6g 3% DV
Total Fat 27.8g 36% DV
Carbs 18g 7% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 11.5g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9769.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 65.5mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 108.5mg 8% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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