Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Name: Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 3 potatoes; 30 g of butter; 100 ml of milk; salt; pepper; 1 pinch of nutmeg

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These mashed potatoes are made of potatoes mashed with butter and hot milk. 🥔 Never blend them in a food processor, to avoid a gummy texture.

Total time: 35 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.80

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 6

servings

Estimated cost €0.80

Equipment

Saucepan
Wooden spoon
Potato masheror whisk
Vegetable peeler

Instructions

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Peel the potatoes and cut them into pieces of equal size.

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Goes well with

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To drink

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

180kcal

Protein4 g9%
Carbs30 g66%
Fat5 g25%
Fiber3 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🥛 For an extra touch of creaminess, replace part of the milk with crème fraîche. ✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Cooked. Up to 2 months in airtight containers. Texture slightly changed.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Prepare the cooked mashed potatoes, reheat gently the next day.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheat in a pot over low heat with a splash of milk or water. Microwave possible, stir regularly.

Variations

Replace the milk with cream for richer mashed potatoes.
Add grated Parmesan or chopped chives.
Mash with a whisk if you do not have a potato masher.

Mistakes to avoid

Blending in a food processor: never blend the potatoes, the texture would turn gummy.
Cutting the potatoes into uneven pieces: cut them to the same size for even cooking.
Pouring in all the milk at once: add it gradually while mashing, until the desired consistency.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make homemade mashed potatoes?

Peel the potatoes and cut them into pieces of equal size, cook them in salted boiling water until tender, drain, then mash with the butter and milk.

Why shouldn't you blend mashed potatoes?

A blender or food processor overworks the potato starch and makes the texture gummy. Mash them with a potato masher or a whisk instead for smooth, creamy results.

How do you get the right mashed potato consistency?

Add the milk gradually while you keep mashing, until the desired consistency. Then season with salt, pepper and optionally nutmeg, mix well and serve hot.

Which potatoes should you use for mashed potatoes?

The recipe uses 3 potatoes for one serving, peeled and cut into pieces of equal size. They are cooked until tender in salted water before being mashed.