Basic Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

Name: Basic Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 kilograms baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps butter, melted; 158 milliliters warm half-and-half; 1 teaspoons kosher salt

Basic Fluffy Mashed Potatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 186 calories, 4g of protein, and 5g of fat. This gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegetarian recipe serves 8. Thanksgiving will be even more special with this recipe. Only A mixture of warm half-and-half, pepper, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes.

Instructions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender.

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Sauce Pan

Drain. Press potatoes through a ricer back into pan, or mash with a potato masher to desired consistency.

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Add half-and-half and remaining ingredients to potato mixture; stir well to combine.

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Variation 1

Golden Buttermilk-Chive: Follow the basic recipe through step 1, swapping in Yukon gold potatoes for baking potatoes.

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Add 2/3 cup warm low-fat buttermilk, 1/4 cup warm 1% low-fat milk, 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper to potato mixture; stir well. Top with 8 teaspoons chopped fresh chives. SERVES 8 (serving size: about 2/3 cup) CALORIES 190; FAT 6g (sat 9g); SODIUM 335mg

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Variation 2

Turnip and Leek: Follow the basic recipe through step 1, decreasing potatoes to 2 pounds and adding 1 pound cubed peeled turnip.

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Leek

Add 2/3 cup half-and-half, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; stir well. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.

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Add 2 cups chopped leek; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir into potatoes. SERVES 8 (serving size: 2/3 cup) CALORIES 179; FAT 4g (sat 3g); SODIUM 357mg

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