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Carnation® Mashed Potatoes

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"A great side dish! Use evaporated milk to make the creamiest mashed potatoes your family has ever tasted." — Nestle® Carnation®

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2 pounds potatoes
1 cup NESTLE® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

1/4 cup butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

PLACE potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain.
RETURN potatoes to saucepan; add evaporated milk and butter. Beat with hand-held mixer until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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NOTE: Chopped green onions, chopped parsley or cooked, crumbled bacon may be added to mashed potatoes.

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Creamy and delicious - comfort food at it's best! Plus, it's a great way to use up some leftover evaporated milk. I added a little garlic and onion powders to give this a little pizzaz, but other than that this is your basic recipe for really good mashed potatoes - perfect with your favorite gravy!

—Jillian

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 07, 2005

These were just ok. They didn't taste like anything special and got a wierd shiny sheen on top. I probably won't make them again- but it was a good use of leftover evaporated milk. As long as your gravy/sauce is tasty enough, they're ok. I served these with Jagerschnitzel from this site.

—What a Dish!

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Dec 04, 2002

Wow, these taste even better than I expected! We had them with Adobo Sirloin from this site and plain green beans, and my husband says he wants this meal as often as I'll make it! I cut up the potatoes before boiling, and they were soft enough to mash easily with a hand masher after 15 minutes -- just enough time to make the rest of the meal. Thanks for a great recipe!

—Carrie Magill

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Nov 24, 2002

Excellent mashed potatoes. I used the fat-free evaporated milk and felt less guilty! I also made "dirty mashed potatoes" by leaving the peeling on adding fiber and flavor. My daughter loves them this way and I always say, "the dirtier they are, the better they taste!".

—Leigh Ann

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Jan 25, 2005

Ever since I was a little girl, this is how my mom, my mom's mom and my mom's mom's mom has made mashed potatoes. There is something exquisite about them. I have now hooked my boyfriend and his parents on this simple way of making potatoes to come home to. I have found that the best mashed "evaporated milk" potatoes come from small smooth red potatoes. Definitely a must try and maybe they will become part of your traditions as well!

—JORMAN

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Oct 23, 2003

I thought these were very good, but so are potatoes with whipping cream instead of milk! Check my other reviews for recipies that are doubled-I have a big family

—Tmom

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Dec 29, 2010

This turned out delicious! Very creamy and rich!

—lolo

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Jun 30, 2005

I have been making poatatoes like this for years except I use whole milk. I don't think the evaporated milk made my potatoes any creamier. I asked my husband if they tasted different and he said they tasted the same as always. So the extra money on a can of evaporated milk was not worth the extra money. I will stick to whole milk.

—QUASINAUGHT

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Nutrition

Calories
244 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
30.9 g
10%

Cholesterol
33 mg
11%

Fat
11.2 g
17%

Fiber
3.3 g
13%

Protein
6.2 g
12%

Sodium
111 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Carnation(R) Mashed Potatoes

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 244
Calories from Fat: 101

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.2g 17 %
Saturated Fat 6.9g 35 %
Cholesterol 33mg 11 %
Sodium 111mg 4 %
Potassium 774mg 22 %
Total Carbohydrates 30.9g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13 %
Protein 6.2g 12 %
Sugars 5.6g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 51 %
Calcium 17 %
Iron 13 %
Thiamin 15 %
Niacin 24 %
Vitamin B6 29 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 16 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.