Basil Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with 1 inch of water, season with salt; bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain potatoes, return to saucepan with butter and milk.
  3. Once butter melts, turn off heat and add sour cream; mash potatoes.
  4. Season with more salt, if necessary, and pepper; stir in basil and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

590 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.5g 25% DV
Total Fat 34.8g 45% DV
Carbs 66.8g 24% DV
Fiber 17.4g 62% DV
Sugar 12.2g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9830.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1523.5mg 32% DV
Cholesterol 78.8mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 81.3mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 10.5mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 815.8mg 63% DV
Iron 26.8mg 100% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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