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Fluffy 3-Ingredient Mashed Potatoes

Fluffy 3-Ingredient Mashed Potatoes You’ll Love Every Time

Indulge in creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes made with just 3 ingredients: potatoes, butter, and milk.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Steaming Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Russet Potatoes Ideal for fluffy, starchy texture that mashes smoothly.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds rich creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Keeps the potatoes light and fluffy.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Potato Masher

Method
 

How to Make Fluffy 3-Ingredient Mashed Potatoes
  1. Peel and chop the russet potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes.
  2. Place potatoes in a large pot of salted boiling water and cook for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Drain potatoes in a colander and return to the warm pot; let steam escape for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Add butter and warm milk to the pot, then mash vigorously with a potato masher until silky smooth.
  5. Taste and season with salt and freshly cracked pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Top with chopped chives or grated Parmesan for extra flavor. Use warm milk and softened butter for best results.

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