Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Silky-smooth and creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any dinner.
Servings: 5 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 kilo potatoes 2 pounds
- 225 ml milk
- 60 grams butter salted
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- fresh thyme to garnish
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes.
- Cut them into similar-sized chunks (about 2-3 cm or 1.5 inch cubes).
- Place the chunks in a large pot and top with cold water.
- Bring to a boil, then let the potatoes simmer for 15-17 minutes, until they are soft (test with the tip of a sharp knife).
- Drain the potatoes and add the chunks to a large bowl.
- Mash them with a potato ricer (or masher) bit by bit, and return the mashed potatoes to the warm pot.
- Place the pot on medium-low heat.
- Add the butter and stir well until melted.
- Top with the milk a bit at a time, allowing the potatoes to soak up the liquid.
- Season to taste and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1025mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.03mg