Microwave Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Microwave Mashed Potatoes
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Ingredients:

  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 2 lb)
  • 1/2-3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • salt and pepper

Directions:

  1. Rinse peeled and quartered potatoes.
  2. Arrange potatoes in medium glass bowl.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap.
  4. Cook at HIGH for 9 to 10-1/2 minutes; stir once. You can set your kitchen timer for a reminder to stir. Potatoes should be tender.
  5. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  6. During this 5 minute standing time, combine milk, butter, salt and pepper in a large glass bowl or 8-cup glass pyrex measuring cup.
  7. Cook milk mixture at MEDIUM for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
  8. Drain potatoes.
  9. Add potatoes to the hot milk mixture; mash until smooth.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 206.57 Kcal (865 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.66g 12%
Cholesterol 20.85mg 7%
Sodium 94.99mg 4%
Potassium 551.83mg 12%
Total Carbs 31.52g 11%
Sugars 7.33g 29%
Dietary Fiber 4.54g 18%
Protein 3.89g 8%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Vitamin A 1.6mg 54%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.85 Kcal (464 kJ)
Calories from fat 37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.11g 12%
Cholesterol 11.19mg 7%
Sodium 50.97mg 4%
Potassium 296.13mg 12%
Total Carbs 16.91g 11%
Sugars 3.94g 29%
Dietary Fiber 2.43g 18%
Protein 2.09g 8%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 54%
Iron 0.8mg 8%
Calcium 42.4mg 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

  • 4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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