Momma's Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Momma's Mashed Potatoes

By: MINNESOTAMOM 
"This is my grandma's recipe for plain old potatoes. They always come out fluffy and tasty! This is one of those old classics at our house...one of the 'nobody makes these like Momma' dishes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place potatoes and lemon juice in a large saucepan, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain water from potatoes, and use a potato masher to mash. Stir in egg white and butter, and gradually mix in the half-and-half using the masher. Use more or less cream to reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 242 | Total Fat: 10.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by BONNIE   view full review
Very good! I can finally make mashed potatoes - I've had disaters before! I also used a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by jharris   view full review
These were okay. I think the recipe would be better using smaller, red potatoes. They needed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
These came out nice, fluffy, and flavorful! I did add a some fresh minced chives and sprinkled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2003 by LYNNB5   view full review
Boy, these are good - don't know what the egg white does, but they came out wonderful!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2004 by ALIA0628   view full review
These are incredibly yummy, by far the best basic mashed potato recipe I've found so far. Be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by Greenbean5   view full review
My wife prepared these mashed potatoes and they were good. They were a little dry with only a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by LORIJFARMER   view full review
Great recipe! My first time to make mashed potatoes and they turned out awesome! I used more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2004 by ZAFIRO80   view full review
the lemon juisce gives it the right hit of flavor and my hubby loves it. It's flavorful and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2004 by Momof2   view full review
Very good. I will admit that the lemon was a bit overpowering...I don't think that I will add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by Laurin   view full review
My mashed potatoes weren't what they could be until I tried the lemon juice. I've always got...

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