Butter Mashed Potato
Warm, creamy, and cozy. These simple mashed potatoes always feel like home on a plate.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 6 potatoes, medium, peeled & chopped
- 1 cup milk, 2%, warmed
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ tbsp salt
Method:
Start Cooking- Place the potatoes in a steamer basket and steam until very soft, about 20 -25 minutes.
- Transfer the hot potatoes to a large glass or porcelain bowl.
- Add the butter, warmed milk, and salt.
- Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm. Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
- Steamer basket optional, if steaming
- Colander optional, if boiling
Notes:
From our kitchen
- You can steam, boil, or roast the potatoes. Any method works as long as they’re very soft.
- Mash the potatoes while they are hot for the smoothest texture.
- A potato masher works best, but a sturdy fork is just fine.
- You can use any milk you like.
- Adjust the butter, milk, and salt to match your taste.
- Add garlic powder, black pepper, or a pinch of dried herbs or parsley.
- Use part cream, half-and-half, or plant milk if you prefer.
- Serve with stews, roasted chicken, or grilled vegetables.
- Spoon into a warm bowl and top with a little extra butter.
- A simple salad on the side turns it into an easy, comforting meal.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 331 kcal | Carbohydrates: 59 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0.3 g | Cholesterol: 23 mg | Sodium: 222 mg | Potassium: 1456 mg | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 244 IU | Vitamin C: 63 mg | Calcium: 114 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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WHY WE LOVE IT
Potatoes are generous. They turn even the quietest meals into something complete and they always feed you.
A LITTLE STORY
Once surrounded by mystery, the potato was called “apples of love” in Shakespeare’s time & considered a delicacy. From the Andes to Europe and then to kitchens around the world, today it is the world’s third most important food crop.
DID YOU KNOW?
Potatoes are about 80% water and natural source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. The world’s largest potato weighed over 11 pounds (5 kg). International Potato Day is May 30, and National Potato Day in the U.S. is August 19.