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Creamy Potato Mash

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A simple, creamy potato dish using just four budget-friendly ingredients, perfect for weeknight dinners and comforting meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds starchy potatoes (russets or Yukon Gold) Yields the creamiest texture
  • 1 can (12-ounce) evaporated milk (or 1 1/4 cups whole milk) Warm before adding
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Adds richness
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Adjust to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and cut potatoes into roughly 1–1½ inch cubes.
  2. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add ½ teaspoon salt to the water.
  3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes.
  4. Drain most of the water, leaving about ¼ cup of the potato cooking liquid in the pot.
  5. Return the pot to low heat, add butter, and stir until melted into the hot potatoes.
  6. Mash the potatoes in the pot to your preferred texture: smooth or slightly chunky.
  7. Warm the evaporated milk slightly and gradually stir it in until creamy, using reserved potato water to thin if needed.
  8. Taste and finish with salt; serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk. Fro an extra savory boost, swap 1 tablespoon of butter for bacon drippings.
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