Best Microwave Mashed Potatoes Recipes

MICROWAVE MASHED POTATOES

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A quick and easy microwave recipe for mashed potatoes. This is a great way to make mashed potatoes without heating up the kitchen when it is hot outside.

Provided by foodtvfan

Categories Potato

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 2 pounds)
1/2-3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

Rinse peeled and quartered potatoes.
Arrange potatoes in medium glass bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Cook at HIGH for 9 to 10-1/2 minutes; stir once. You can set your kitchen timer for a reminder to stir. Potatoes should be tender.
Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
During this 5 minute standing time, combine milk, butter, salt and pepper in a large glass bowl or 8-cup glass pyrex measuring cup.
Cook milk mixture at MEDIUM for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
Drain potatoes.
Add potatoes to the hot milk mixture; mash until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.3, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 34.8, Sodium 135.4, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 7.6

MASHED SWEET POTATOES IN THE MICROWAVE

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My family loves this sweet potato recipe for the microwave, even my 2-year-old. It's fast and easy and I don't have to think about it much.

Provided by jmlow

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons salted butter

Steps:

Poke holes along each side of the sweet potato with a fork, at least 4 sets on each side.
Microwave the potato on high for 8 minutes. Turn over and continue to cook in the microwave until tender, about 8 minutes more.
Cut potato in half and remove soft potato flesh into a bowl with a spoon. Mash the potato with a fork and mix with cream cheese and butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 290.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

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