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Simple Homemade Buttery Mashed Potatoes

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Mashed potatoes is a simple and classic dish that pairs well with any meat dish or salad. It’s a great midweek dinner side.

Simple Homemade Buttery Mashed Potatoes

When it’s time to meal plan, what dishes do you start with? Do you like starting with appetizers, dessert, or main dishes? 

I like to start with all of the simple dishes, the classic ones that I know I have the ingredients at home for already: like this Simple Homemade Buttery Mashed Potatoes recipe! Also on my list is this Quick Seared Mushroom Side Dish recipe.

Potatoes are a staple in almost every home. They’re super versatile, but simplest of all are mashed potatoes. They are the perfect dish to pair with any meat dish or salad. 

What do I need to make this recipe?

Naturally, this recipe starts with potatoes. They help to keep your cholesterol and blood sugar levels in check.

Butter and milk combine to make the potatoes smooth, buttery, and creamy.

Finally, salt is in this recipe for flavor.

What do I need to make this recipe?

  • potatoes
  • unsalted butter
  • warm milk
  • salt

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Steps

Peel and cut potatoes to smaller pieces into a pot, then add just enough water to cover the potatoes.

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Boil on medium heat and add 1/2 Tablespoon of salt.

 

After potatoes are fully cooked through, drain the water out and start mashing.

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Mash until each potato piece is mashed, then add unsalted butter and mash some more

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Heat 3/4 cup of milk in the microwave for 1 minute.

Add milk a little at a time to potatoes, mash in between pours; mix and mash until the potatoes are blended together well.

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8 Servings
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203 Calories
Time to cook: 35 mins
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Ingredients

  • 8 potatoes, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • salt, to taste

Instructions

1

Peel and cut potatoes to smaller pieces into a pot, then add just enough water to cover the potatoes.

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2

Boil on medium heat and add 1/2 Tablespoon of salt.

 

3

After potatoes are fully cooked through, drain the water out and start mashing.

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4

Mash until each potato piece is mashed, then add unsalted butter and mash some more

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5

Heat 3/4 cup of milk in the microwave for 1 minute.

6

Add milk a little at a time to potatoes, mash in between pours; mix and mash until the potatoes are blended together well.

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Nutrition Facts
Simple Homemade Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 22mg1%
Potassium 932mg27%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 129IU3%
Vitamin C 42mg51%
Calcium 55mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

About the Author

Marina Rizhkov

I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.

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