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SIMPLE MASHED POTATOES RECIPE

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Mashed Potatoes

Cultural Context

Mashed potatoes are a staple side dish in American cuisine, often served during family gatherings, holidays, and comfort food meals. They are typically made with simple ingredients and can be customized with various add-ins like garlic or cheese. This dish has roots in European cooking, particularly in the British Isles, where potatoes were first cultivated.

AmericanUSside
25 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs potatoes
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with unsaturated fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories; water is budget-friendly.

1

Chop the potatoes into pieces.

2

Steam the potatoes until really soft, about 10 to 15 minutes.

3

Add just under a tablespoon of butter or margarine to the steamed potatoes.

4

Add a tablespoon of sour cream to the potatoes.

5

Add half a cup of milk to the mixture.

6

Mash the potatoes until smooth.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashing

Equipment Needed

steamer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

MashCreamy Potatoes

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