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