Freshly made mashed potatoes served in a white bowl with garnish

Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Mashed potatoes is the ultimate classic comfort food. Try this easy recipe for the perfect creamy and buttery mashed potatoes. Perfect side dish for any meal. Click now for the recipe and enjoy the comforting taste of this creamy and delicious dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Side Dish

Cuisine American, British, English

Servings4 servings

Calories (per serving)383.33 kcal

Ingredients

1.5 kg (7 cups) potatoes cut into even chunks
125 ml (4.2 floz) milk
2 tbsp butter
4 tbsp crème fraîche
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) chives garnish

Instructions

Boil potatoes in a large saucepan of water for 15 to 20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan.
Heat the milk and butter in a small pan, pour over the potatoes.
Mash the potatoes using an electric hand whisk or a potato masher.
Add créme fraîche, pepper, and a pinch of salt.
Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 383.33kcalCarbohydrates: 67.9gProtein: 9.04gFat: 9.39gSaturated Fat: 5.52gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.51gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.25gTrans Fat: 0.23gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 664.95mgPotassium: 1650.91mgFiber: 8.38gSugar: 4.9gVitamin A: 317.58IUVitamin B1: 0.32mgVitamin B2: 0.19mgVitamin B3: 4mgVitamin B5: 1.29mgVitamin B6: 1.13mgVitamin B12: 0.21µgVitamin C: 74.06mgVitamin D: 0.35µgVitamin E: 0.27mgVitamin K: 8.98µgCalcium: 101.13mgCopper: 0.42mgFolate: 61.15µgIron: 2.99mgManganese: 0.65mgMagnesium: 92.38mgPhosphorus: 257.97mgSelenium: 2.28µgZinc: 1.27mgNet Carbohydrates: 59.52g

Data source: USDA

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How Long Does Mashed Potatoes Last?

Method	Duration
Fridge	3 to 4 days.
Freezer	1 month.

How To Reheat Mashed Potatoes?

Method	Duration
Microwave	2 minutes
Oven	5 minutes

Which Potatoes Are Best For Mashed Potatoes?

Yukon Gold potatoes
Russets
Maris Piper (UK)
King Edward (UK)
Sebago potatoes (AU)
Mehlig Kochend (DE)

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