Classic Mashed Potatoes
A traditional and comforting side dish that pairs well with any main course.
Ingredients
| 1 | kg potatoes, peeled |
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| 50 | g butter |
| ¾ | cup cream (you can use a combination of both) or ¾ milk (you can use a combination of both) |
| salt | |
| white pepper, to taste |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into evenly sized pieces. |
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| 2. | Place the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water and cook until they are tender. |
| 3. | Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and return them to the saucepan. |
| 4. | Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the potatoes to your desired consistency. For a smoother mash, continue mashing until no lumps remain. |
| 5. | Add the butter to the mashed potatoes and continue mashing until the butter is fully melted. Pour in the cream and/or milk gradually while mashing until a smooth texture is achieved. Adjust the amount of liquid based on your preference for creaminess. |
| 6. | Season the mashed potatoes with salt and white pepper to taste. |
| 7. | Experiment with different types of potatoes such as sweet potatoes (kumara) to create unique variations of mashed potatoes. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 275 kcal |
| Protein | 4.1 g |
| Fat | 16.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g |
| Sugar | 1.3 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița