Easy Traditional Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Fuss-free, very easy, with just a few basic ingredients, this traditional mashed potatoes recipe is full of flavor and a perfect recipe for beginners! Serve it alongside beef bourguignon, stuffed cabbage rolls (sarma), or your favorite meat or vegetable patties!
Ingredients
- 800 g peeled potatoes (like Yukon Golds)
- 100 g butter (room temperature)
- 60 ml whole milk (room temperature)
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅓ teaspoon ground black pepper
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Put the peeled and cut potatoes into a pot with cold water. Add salt, bring to a boil, and cook until the potatoes become completely soft to poke through with a fork, but be careful not to overcook.
- When cooked, drain the potatoes from the water and return them to the pot. Add the diced butter, cover, and let it melt. Remove the lid, start adding milk and spices (it's best to add them gradually), and start mashing the potatoes with a potato masher until you get a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and sprinkle with freshly chopped chives or parsley leaves. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 874mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 655IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional information provided is an estimate based on ingredients data and should be used for informational purposes only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on factors such as portion size, preparation methods and ingredients used.