Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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Directions:

  1. Scrub and peel the potatoes, then cut them into pieces all approximately of the same size and place them into a large pot.
  2. Cover with cold water, then bring to a boil; slightly reduce heat and gently boil until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. While potatoes are cooking and almost done, in a saucepan combine the half and half, butter, salt, and pepper and simmer until melted and combined; set aside and keep warm.
  4. When potatoes are tender, drain well.
  5. Pass the potatoes through a food mill or mash with a potato masher (do not use an electric mixer).
  6. Gradually add the warm liquid mixture to the milled/mashed potatoes, stirring, until you've added enough liquid to achieve the consistency you prefer (you might not need all the liquid).
  7. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, if necessary, and serve.
  8. Note: this is an excellent basic recipe you can add other tasty ingredients to, such as roasted garlic, crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola, chopped or minced scallions/basil/parsley, caramelized onions or leeks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 359.9 Kcal (1507 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.18g 37%
Cholesterol 66.67mg 22%
Sodium 234.3mg 10%
Potassium 829.04mg 18%
Total Carbs 34.62g 12%
Sugars 1.81g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 7%
Protein 5.31g 11%
Vitamin C 33.1mg 55%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 146.9mg 816%
Calcium 81.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 142.29 Kcal (596 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.56g 37%
Cholesterol 26.36mg 22%
Sodium 92.64mg 10%
Potassium 327.78mg 18%
Total Carbs 13.69g 12%
Sugars 0.72g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 7%
Protein 2.1g 11%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 55%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 58.1mg 816%
Calcium 32.3mg 8%

* 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

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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