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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (173g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

Calories 171
Calories from Fat 71 (41%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 7.9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 7%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 559mg 23%
Potassium 450mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 23.5g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9%
Sugars 1.5g
Protein 2.6g 5%

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My Mashed Tater's

Recipe #143683 | 35 min | 15 min prep | add private note
shapeweaver

By: shapeweaver
Nov 2, 2005

This is the way that I’ve always made my potatoes and I needed a calorie count. Posted on November 2, 2005.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium sized saucepan add potatoes and enough water to cover potatoes.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for about 20 minutes.
  3. 3
    Drain and return to saucepan.
  4. 4
    With electric mixer, mix until "mealy looking" (slightly dry looking).
  5. 5
    Add 1/4 cup milk and mix until creamy. At this point add extra milk for a creamier texture.
  6. 6
    Add margarine, salt and pepper; mix well.

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From: internetnut

On Jan 29, 2008

I gave this 4 stars. This is exactly how I make my mashed potatoes. Nothing fancy just good food. Nice idea about the calorie count! Thanks for posting a great recipe. Christine (internetnut)

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    From: puppitypup

    On Jan 28, 2008

    LOVED IT! The only change I made was to add the salt to the water rather than at the end. Perfect amounts on the milk, butter and seasonings and perfect texture. Thank you for a keeper Shapeweaver! Made for Comfort Foods tag in the Photo forum, please see my rating system.

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  • From: Grannydragon

    On Jan 28, 2008

    This is the way I make my mashed potatoes, too. I do start with cold water to cover the potatoes so they cook evenly, not on just the outside first. when finished cooking, I put the potatoes through the potato ricer to eliminate lumps, then whip them with the old potato masher. I always heat my milk in the microwave for 60 seconds. I think it would be foolish to put cold milk into hot potatoes, if I wanted this side dish to remain warm for serving.

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  • From: bailey46

    On Feb 11, 2006

    This is how I've always made mashed potatoes except I mashed them. This method is easier and makes them very creamy and no lumps. Thanks, shapeweaver, it doesn't get any easier than this.

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