Quick And Easy Mashed Potatoes

Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes with diced pimentos and chives offer a flavorful side perfect for weeknights or gatherings, appealing to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (6.5 oz.) package instant mashed potato flakes
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 (2 oz.) jars diced pimentos, drained
  • 1 teaspoon chives (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine water and milk in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the potato flakes.
  3. Add cream cheese, diced pimentos, chives (if using), and pepper; stir until blended.
  4. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

262 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 10.9g 14% DV
Carbs 36.3g 13% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 12.9g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 210mg 9% DV
Potassium 895.5mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 24mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 980.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 189.5mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 329.5mg 25% DV
Iron 6.9mg 38% DV

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

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