Classic Mashed Potatoes

Name: Classic Mashed Potatoes
Total time: 43 min
Yield: Serves 16 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Ingredients: 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup 2% reduced-fat milk; ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 Ratings
2 Reviews

These creamy, fluffy, kid-friendly mashed potatoes get their texture from butter, milk, and a touch of sour cream. If you're looking to try something just a little different, replace a few potatoes with celeriac (also known as celery root). Most kids love the sweet flavor, and celeriac is full of vitamins. For the fluffiest, lump-free potatoes, it's worth investing in a food mill or potato ricer. You won't be disappointed with the results.

By Amanda Haas

Recipe by Oxmoor House September 2012

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Recipe Summary

hands-on:

15 mins

total:

43 mins

Yield:

Serves 16 (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup 2% reduced-fat milk
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.

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Step 2
Press potatoes through a food mill or potato ricer into a large bowl. Add butter, stirring until melted. Stir in milk and remaining ingredients.
Step 3
Tip: If you want to make these mashed potatoes a few hours ahead of time, simply keep them warm over a double boiler on very low heat. Keep in mind that you may need to add a little milk before serving if the consistency becomes too thick.

Chef's Notes

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Source

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

146 calories; fat 5.5g; saturated fat 3.5g; mono fat 1.2g; poly fat 0.2g; protein 2.5g; carbohydrates 22.2g; fiber 1.9g; cholesterol 16mg; iron 0.3mg; sodium 74mg; calcium 31mg.

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Skittles

11/08/2012

Too much butter, not a realist amount of servings (16 servings; 1/2 cup each.) Three people could eat this, as we would in my household. That puts it close to 30 grams of fat per serving!

Agassizlady

10/09/2012

All I can say is that these mashed potatoes are oh so delicious and smooth. The recipe is great, as is, but add some crumbled bacon and you have the taste of a baked potato with the works. Everyone who likes a good potato dish will love these potatoes.

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