Mashed Potato Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl mix with a fork the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. With a pastry blender cut in shortening and mashed potatoes until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in milk until mixture is moistened.
  4. Turn dough out on floured board and knead 6 to 8 times.
  5. Roll out to about 1/2 inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter.
  6. Place on baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart.
  7. Bake at 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Serve warm with fresh butter or honey.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

550 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 33.2g 43% DV
Carbs 61g 22% DV
Fiber 2.4g 8% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12421.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 533.3mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1586.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

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

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