Mashed potato, mashed potatoes or mashed taters, colloquially known as mash, is a dish made by mashing boiled potatoes, usually with added milk, butter, salt and pepper. It is generally served as a side dish to meat or vegetables. When the potatoes are only roughly mashed, they are sometimes called smashed potatoes.
tIME - 30 min
sERVING - 6-8
INGREDIENTS
- 3 lb. mixed potatoes, such as russets & Yukon Golds
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
- 1/2 c. milk
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- Freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
- In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pot.
- Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until smooth.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter and milk until warm.
- Pour over warm milk-butter mixture and stir until completely combined and creamy. Add sour cream and stir until combined.
- Season mashed potatoes generously with salt and pepper.
- Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and top with remaining two tablespoons butter. Season with more pepper before serving.
Nutrition Info -
Fat: 1.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Calories from Fat: 6%
Protein: 9.6 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Sugar: 3.8 g
Fiber: 8.3 g
Sodium: 87 mg
Calcium: 142 mg
Iron: 4.5 mg
Vitamin C: 31 mg
Beta-Carotene: 147 mcg
Vitamin E: 0.4 mcg
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