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Easy, Classic Mashed Potato Recipe
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Mashed Potato Recipe | Classic Mashed Potatoes | | | | | | 4 | | large russet potatoes | | | 1/2 tsp | | salt | | | 1 cup | | half and half cream | | | 6 Tbs | | butter | | | | | | | 1 | Preheat your oven to 450* | | 2 | Pierce the whole potatoes with a fork and bake until tender, approximately 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool enough to peel. | | 3 | Peel the potatoes, an place in a large bowl. | | 4 | Melt the butter and heat the milk in a microwave oven, or over low heat in a small saucepan. Add the salt and stir. | | 5 | Pour the liquid over the potatoes and, using an electric beater, cream the potatoes until desired consistency. | | 6 | Scoop the potatoes into your serving bowl. | | | | | Servings: 8 | | | | Nutrition Facts | | Serving size: 1 serving | | Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. | | Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. | | | | | | | | | Amount Per Serving | | | | | Calories | | 322.59 | | | Calories From Fat (52%) | | 167.28 | | | | | % Daily Value | | Total Fat 18.94g | | 29% | | | Saturated Fat 11.84g | | 59% | | | Cholesterol 54.80mg | | 18% | | | Sodium 244.31mg | | 10% | | | Potassium 859.35mg | | 25% | | | Carbohydrates 32.83g | | 11% | | | Dietary Fiber 3.44g | | 14% | | | Sugar 0.06g | | | | | Sugar Alcohols 0.00g | | | | | Net Carbohydrates 29.39g | | | | | Protein 6.21g | | 12% | | | | | | | Cooking Tips | | By baking the potatoes, instead of boiling them, you preserve much of the nutrients and more of the good flavor of the potatoes. | | For the Holidays, use miniature pumpkins as "serving bowls" for the potatoes, or one large squash. To prepare the pumpkins or squash for using as a bowl, bake in a 350* oven until tender (about 45 minutes). Remove, let cool, and scoop out the insides. Stuff with your potatoes! | | | | | | | | | |
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