Best Mashed Potato For One Recipes

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1 BOWL 1 PERSON MASHED POTATOES



1 Bowl 1 Person Mashed Potatoes image

ever feel like having mashed potatoes but you worry it will be a big fuss? are you alone and just want to have one portion? well this is for you! I just love mashed potatoes, and decided to share my little secret on how to indulge whenever you want on them.

Provided by andream

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 peeled potato (any kind, make sure it's big)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Place the potato on a pot and fill it (the pot not the potato) with water.
  • Put it on the stove and wait for the potato to be tender (you can tell cause you can stick a fork in it without any trouble, it just slides).
  • Drain the water and place the potato in the same pot.
  • With a fork mash the potato, it will look dry don't you worry.
  • Put salt and pepper (as much as you like), butter and milk, mix it all and watch the creaminess appear.
  • You don't even have to serve it on a dish, you can pig out on it in the same pot!
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 78.1, Sodium 275.3, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 8.6

BASIC MASHED POTATOES



Basic Mashed Potatoes image

If you love good, old fashioned mashed potatoes this is the perfect recipe. Simple and delicious.

Provided by Esmee Williams

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
  • In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 76.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

TRADITIONAL MASHED POTATOES



Traditional Mashed Potatoes image

Mashed potatoes make a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal, so keep this recipe handy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (about 4-1/2 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/2 cup warm whole milk or heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until easily pierced with a fork, 20-25 minutes. Drain. Add remaining ingredients; mash until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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