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How to make homemade mashed potatoes from Marvel & Make at marvelandmake.com

How to Make Mashed Potatoes in 4 Easy Steps

Homemade mashed potatoes are crazy simple and pair nicely with just about anything. This fool-proof method outlines the basics so you can make them your own.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Potatoes (Yukon Gold, Russet, Red, or similar)
  • 1-2 tbsp Salt
  • ¼ c Milk
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • ½ c Sour Cream
  • 1-2 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • Wash potatoes. Leave peels on or remove if preferred. Cut into evenly sized chunks and place in pot. Cover with water by at least one inch. Salt water with 1-2 tablespoons of salt, bring to a boil.
    2 lbs Potatoes (Yukon Gold, Russet, Red, or similar), 1-2 tbsp Salt
  • Boil potatoes for roughly 10-15 minutes or until cooked through. Poke with a fork to test for doneness - if the fork easily falls out, they're finished. Strain off water.
  • Using a potato masher or electric hand mixer, mash potatoes in separate bowl or in the same pot they were cooked in (just make sure the water is removed).
  • Add milk, butter, sour cream, and salt to taste (my measurements are suggested but you should adjust how you like them). Serve warm paired with a lovely meat, topped with gravy, or with more butter. Enjoy!
    ¼ c Milk, 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter, ½ c Sour Cream, 1-2 tsp Salt

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 1581mgPotassium: 681mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 489IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
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