Fluffy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
What better side dish to dive into that this Fluffy Mashed Potatoes Recipe. If you've been on the hunt for the ultimate creamy potato dish, thee are the potatoes you need. The perfect side dish any day this fall.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes try russet or Yukon gold
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- fine sea salt use according to taste
- fresh chives optional for topping the potatoes
- black pepper optional for topping the potatoes
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into about 2-inch pieces. Wash well and drain.
- Place the potatoes into a saucepan of cold water filled to about one inch above the potatoes.
- Bring the potatoes to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Continue to cook for about another 12 - 15 minutes. When potatoes are pierced with a knife and are soft they are done. Remove from stove and drain water.
- Place the lid on the saucepan and give it a gentle shake to break apart the potatoes. Add milk, butter and extra salt. Mash until creamy, soft and fluffy.
- Serve topped with black pepper and fresh chives.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Fluffy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 260
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 42mg14%
Sodium 150mg7%
Potassium 659mg19%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 498IU10%
Vitamin C 30mg36%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.