Basic Mashed Potatoes
These flavorful Basic Mashed Potatoes are so comforting, creamy and buttery that shouldn’t miss any holiday table. They are very easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (1kg) baking potatoes , peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/4 cup (56g) butter
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring potatoes to a boil in a large pot with water that has been generously salted. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until the potatoes are perfectly tender.
- Drain the potatoes, return them to the hot pot on low heat, and shake them around for a couple of minutes to remove the excess moisture.
- Place the milk, cream and butter in a small saucepan, and heat over medium-low heat, until the butter melts and the mixture is almost to a simmer.
- Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the warm milk mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 41.6gProtein: 5.5gFat: 13.6gSaturated Fat: 8.5gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 1048mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4.8gCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg