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Basic Mashed Potatoes

SUBMITTED BY: Esmee      PHOTO BY: shandy

"If you love good, old fashioned mashed potatoes this is the perfect recipe. Simple and delicious."
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min
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Original recipe yield: 4 servings
    
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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.
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Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2002 by Esmee
I have been looking for a recipe for good, old fashioned, mashed potatoes like mom used to make. This is it. Thanks!

20 users found this review helpful
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 starchy cooking water for most of the milk. After that, only a quick splash of milk is needed.

11 users found this review helpful
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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 difference it would make, my potatoes were not gummy and they stayed hot longer.

10 users found this review helpful


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Recipe Submitter:

Esmee
Photo by Esmee
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Groton, Massachusetts, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 257

  • Total Fat: 7.1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg
  • Sodium: 99mg
  • Total Carbs: 43.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.7g
  • Protein: 5.6g

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