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Homemade Mashed Potatoes

A perfect mashed potato recipe is a must have in any kitchen arsenal. This recipe requires just 3 ingredients and gives you perfect mashed potatoes.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword butter, cream, Food, half and half, mashed potatoes, Recipe, whipped potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 299kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes about 5 potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, add enough water to cover the potatoes. Boil potatoes until a fork can be inserted and removed easily. Strain.
  • Return the potatoes to the pan or a mixing bowl. Add the butter, half and half and salt and pepper. Whip with a hand held mixer until smooth about 2 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition facts for estimation purposes only.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.2g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 7.7g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 90mg | Fiber: 6.4g | Sugar: 3.1g