Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Let us show you how easy it is to make Homemade Mashed Potatoes recipe! It's worth the effort and is on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6-8 large russet potatoes peeled and quartered
- 1/3 c milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Start by peeling and quartering the potatoes.
- Place in a large pot with cold water ensuring the potatoes are covered with about an 1" of water. Boil for about 20-25 minutes over medium high heat until fork tender. Drain the potatoes.
- Place softened butter, milk, salt and pepper in a bowl or the same pot and mash together until you get the consistency like you like.
- I like to serve mine topped with melted butter, but that is totally optional!
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 913mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg