Real Mashed Potatoes (A.k.a, the Ultimate Comort Food) Recipe

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Real Mashed Potatoes (A.k.a, the Ultimate Comort Food)
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Directions:

  1. Heat water in a large pan and boil the chunks of potato until cooked.
  2. While potatoes are cooking prepare other ingredients and try not to think about why you need comforting.
  3. When the potatoes are cooked drain them and put them back in the pan, add all the ingredients except the basil oil, and mash VERY vigorously (mash out that anger!).
  4. When you have mashed for a while and you're feeling better, add the basil oil and serve with a sprinkle of sea salt over the top.
  5. You'll probably think there is far too much for you to eat, but it's so light and delicious you'll go right back to the pan and eat the rest!
  6. If you find you have lots left, it refrigerates well and is good as a leftovers (See my Fried Mashed Potatoes (Fried Mashed Potatoes).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1792.45 Kcal (7505 kJ)
Calories from fat 1074.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 119.4g 184%
Cholesterol 318.02mg 106%
Sodium 2706.62mg 113%
Potassium 2307.95mg 49%
Total Carbs 117.1g 39%
Sugars 34.6g 138%
Dietary Fiber 15g 60%
Protein 68.26g 137%
Vitamin C 10mg 17%
Vitamin A 5.5mg 183%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 1908.7mg 191%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 185.56 Kcal (777 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.36g 184%
Cholesterol 32.92mg 106%
Sodium 280.2mg 113%
Potassium 238.93mg 49%
Total Carbs 12.12g 39%
Sugars 3.58g 138%
Dietary Fiber 1.55g 60%
Protein 7.07g 137%
Vitamin C 1mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 183%
Iron 0.5mg 28%
Calcium 197.6mg 191%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 45
    Points
  • 48
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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