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Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-09-14.

A creamy comfort food that is quick and easy to prepare!

Makes
8 servings
Serving size
1/2 cup prepared potatoes, 1/8 of recipe (151g)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes (6 medium)
  • 1 cup milk, low-fat
  • 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Peel the potatoes, and cut them into chunks.
  3. Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover them.
  4. Cook the potatoes on medium heat for 15 minutes or until tender.
  5. Remove the potatoes from the heat. Drain the water off the potatoes.
  6. Mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher.
  7. Stir in enough milk to make the potatoes smooth and creamy.
  8. Add the butter, salt and pepper.

Notes

Learn more about: Potatoes

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