Basic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Basic Mashed Potatoes

By: Esmee  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"If you love good, old fashioned mashed potatoes this is the perfect recipe. Simple and delicious."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 257 | Total Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2002 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I have been looking for a recipe for good, old fashioned, mashed potatoes like mom used to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by Navy_Mommy 
Perfect mashed potatoes. Heating the milk and butter is a must, I didn't realize what a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2007 by Kristin 
Great basic recipe. If you're watching your calories etc, try substituting the potatoes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2003 by AQUARINIUS 
This recipe is not bad but I added all the milk in and the mash potato became too runny (like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2002 by CHRISTIETROUT 
Oh, my God! These are the best mashed potatoes that I have ever put in my mouth! I added cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2006 by ChefNan 
Take about 8 cloves of raw garlic and throw them into the water with the potatos and let them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2003 by Cathalain 
I took a leaf from a previous review and added a package of cream cheese to this recipe. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2005 by nicoles5 
I just made this recipe and it is fantastic. I made this recipe x 4. I only used 1/2 the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK 
This is your very basic recipe for mashed potatoes and I have always made them this way. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2003 by ALICIA 
I usually make instant potatoes but never again! These were so light and fluffy! I am a big fan! MORE

 
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