Directions:
- Boil 1 gallon of water in a 2 gallon cooking pot, covered. Do not add salt.
- Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and then cut each in half. Rinse them and drop them into a bowl of cold tap water. (You should be using nice-sized potatoes, large enough to bake - sized between medium and large).
- When the water begins a good rolling boil, drain the potatoes from the cool water and drop them into the pot. Cover the pot until it begins to re-boil, then remove the lid and reduce the heat until the potatoes are cooking at a low boil, uncovered.
- When the potatoes are fork-tender, drain them in a colander and return them to the pot (no heat). Cut in the two sticks of butter, add the salt and pepper, and then begin mashing the potatoes with a hand masher. (Do not use a hand mixer - this generates whipped potatoes which can be a bit gluey).
- When the potatoes are pretty well mashed, begin adding the milk, 1/4 cup at a time, and stir until the desired consistency is achieved. You may not end up using the entire cup, or, you may end up using a bit more - potato moisture varies widely.
- If you get them too thin, just re-warm them over very low heat, stirring frequently, uncovered, until they stiffen back up.
- Serve hot.
- NOTE: As you choose, you can modify these mashed potatoes by adding sour cream, garlic salt (not too much!), Parmesan cheese, etc. Honestly, I like the basic recipe, with no additions, the best.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 283 Kcal (1185 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 165.33 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 18.37g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 49.24mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 549.4mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 483.39mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 27.3g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 6.43g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.93g | 16% | |
| Protein | 3.57g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 1.5mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 75.1mg | 8% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 158.55 Kcal (664 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 92.63 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.29g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 27.59mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 307.81mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 270.82mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 15.29g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 3.6g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2g | 16% | |
| Protein | 2g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.9mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 42.1mg | 8% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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