Perfect Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 lb yukon gold potatoes, peeled , cut into 3-inch pieces
8 garlic cloves, peeled
1 1/4 cups whole milk
5 tbsp unsalted butter , cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions:

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add potatoes and garlic; reduce heat to medium and simmer with lid slightly ajar until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to pot. Toss potatoes and garlic over high heat until moisture evaporates, about 2 minutes. Heat milk with butter in small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted; set aside. Using potato ricer, press potatoes and garlic into large bowl. Add milk mixture; stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Transfer to microwave-safe bowl; let stand at room temperature. Reheat in microwave in 1-minute intervals until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	248.91 Kcal (1042 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.22g	11%
Cholesterol	19.85mg	7%
Sodium	17.56mg	1%
Potassium	1023.96mg	22%
Total Carbs	43.72g	15%
Sugars	4.21g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.33g	9%
Protein	5.95g	12%
Vitamin C	41.7mg	70%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	183.7mg	1021%
Calcium	86mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	89.89 Kcal (376 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.61g	11%
Cholesterol	7.17mg	7%
Sodium	6.34mg	1%
Potassium	369.79mg	22%
Total Carbs	15.79g	15%
Sugars	1.52g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	9%
Protein	2.15g	12%
Vitamin C	15.1mg	70%
Iron	66.4mg	1021%
Calcium	31.1mg	9%

* 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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salty
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bitter
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