Foolproof Traditional Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Foolproof Traditional Mashed Potatoes
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Ingredients
5
Count
Nutrition
300
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk (must be warmed before using)
  • 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
  • 3/4 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 3/4 tsp pepper (fresh ground and to taste)

Directions:

  1. Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until very tender. Drain well.
  3. Add milk, butter, salt and pepper; mash until light and fluffy. (I use an electric mixer for this).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 299.9 Kcal (1256 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.12g 16%
Cholesterol 27.66mg 9%
Sodium 337.52mg 14%
Potassium 1180.66mg 25%
Total Carbs 44.61g 15%
Sugars 4.06g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4.11g 16%
Protein 7.43g 15%
Vitamin C 16.1mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 90.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.06 Kcal (490 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.95g 16%
Cholesterol 10.8mg 9%
Sodium 131.75mg 14%
Potassium 460.86mg 25%
Total Carbs 17.41g 15%
Sugars 1.59g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 16%
Protein 2.9g 15%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 27%
Iron 0.8mg 11%
Calcium 35.4mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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