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Mashed potatoes in a blue patterned serving bowl with bowls of sautéed kale and green beans, and quick cook carrots in the background.

Mashed Potatoes

By: Deborah
Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes made perfectly every time. Fluffy, smooth and ideal for roast dinners or comfort food. 
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 25 minutes
TOTAL: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 800 g (1.8 lb) potatoes (Maris Piper, King Edward or Desiree) peeled and cut into equal chunks (halved or in thirds depending on the size of the potatoes)
  • cooking salt
  • 50 ml (1.8 oz) milk (I use semi-skimmed)
  • 35 g (1.2 oz) butter
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Put the potatoes in a large saucepan of cold water, cover and bring to the boil. Add some cooking salt, cover and cook on a continuous simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
  • Drain well in a colander and let them sit for a minute or 2 to steam dry.   Meanwhile, add the milk and butter to the saucepan and put on a low heat to warm the milk and melt the butter.   Turn off the heat and add the cooked potatoes.   Mash well until the potatoes are smooth and the milk and butter are combined.   Season with salt, if needed, and black pepper, to taste – stir again well to combine the seasoning.

Notes

  • Optional variations:
    • Garlic mash - roast some garlic and fold it through the mashed potatoes.
    • Cheesy mash - add grated mature cheddar or parmesan.
    • Extra creamy mash - add double cream and extra butter.
    • Herb mash - fold through chopped chives, parsley or thyme.
    • Loaded mash - stir through crispy bacon bits, grated cheese and sliced spring onions.
    • Caramelised onion mash - stir through caramelised onions - perfect for a roast dinner!
  • This recipe for mashed potatoes is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 862mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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