BASIC MASHED POTATOES

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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

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