Better Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Better Mashed Potatoes
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Ingredients:

  • several russet potatoes, about 1 medium 1 per person.

Directions:

  1. Poke potatoes several times with a fork and microwave 5 minutes, then flip over and nuke about 3 minutes more. Exact timing depends on your microwave and number of potatoes. Overcooking them is better than undercooking in this case.
  2. Run each potato under cold water for about 10 seconds, twisting it a little to loosen the skin.
  3. Slice in half lengthwise and use a soup spoon to scoop the insides into a big bowl. The potatoes are very hot and can be difficult to hold in your hand - sometimes I use a pot holder. Sometimes it's possible to slip most of the skin off instead of scooping.
  4. Add butter, milk and salt.
  5. Mash them right in the bowl with a potato masher, or a fork if you're only making one potato. Add more milk and salt as needed for texture and taste.
  6. Mound them up nicely and nuke again 30-60 seconds just before serving. I like mashed potatoes served nice and steaming, with a little bit of butter melting over them.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 16.73 Kcal (70 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.28g 0%
Cholesterol 0.65mg 0%
Sodium 56.47mg 2%
Potassium 55.73mg 1%
Total Carbs 3.41g 1%
Sugars 0.22g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.37g 1%
Protein 0.39g 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Calcium 4.9mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.75 Kcal (355 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.43g 0%
Cholesterol 3.31mg 0%
Sodium 286.03mg 2%
Potassium 282.31mg 1%
Total Carbs 17.28g 1%
Sugars 1.1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.89g 1%
Protein 2g 1%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 0%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.3
    Points
  • 0
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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