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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (366g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 367
Calories from Fat 116		(31%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 12.9g	19%
	Saturated Fat 8.1g	40%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 34mg		11%
Sodium 115mg		4%
Potassium 1394mg		39%
Total Carbohydrate 57.2g		19%
	Dietary Fiber 7.0g	28%
	Sugars 2.5g
Protein 7.6g		15%
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Microwave Mashed Potatoes

Recipe #148484 | 35 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: foodtvfan
Dec 18, 2005

A quick and easy microwave recipe for mashed potatoes. This is a great way to make mashed potatoes without heating up the kitchen when it is hot outside.

SERVES 4 -6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 2 pounds)
1/2-3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper

Directions

1
Rinse peeled and quartered potatoes.
2
Arrange potatoes in medium glass bowl.
3
Cover with plastic wrap.
4
Cook at HIGH for 9 to 10-1/2 minutes; stir once. You can set your kitchen timer for a reminder to stir. Potatoes should be tender.
5
Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
6
During this 5 minute standing time, combine milk, butter, salt and pepper in a large glass bowl or 8-cup glass pyrex measuring cup.
7
Cook milk mixture at MEDIUM for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
8
Drain potatoes.
9
Add potatoes to the hot milk mixture; mash until smooth.

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From: Katybean

On Aug 3, 2009

Fab! Very easy and 'mess-free' mash doesn't seem as fluffy as regualar-done-in-a-pan mash, but will see what son and hubby say when the sausages are ready! Thanks for that (have just uploaded a photo too)

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From: Kimberly D.

On Jan 4, 2009

Easiest mashed potatoes I've ever made, and they came out great! No more pots boiling over on the stove, this was easy and tasty!!

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From: Nikki Kate

On May 17, 2007

This is a awesome dish to make on a very hot day when you still want some comfort food. My DH was begging me for some homemade Mashed Potatoes but I just didn't feel like heating up the kitchen. He loved these!! They are very easy to make. I will be making these again!! This is a keeper, Thank for posting this foodtvfan!!

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From: LUVMY2BOYS

On Jan 6, 2009

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I am so sick of boil overs, too!! Plus the extra time & space on my stove that it takes up. I only used one large potato, since my husband is the only one who eats them. I used a microwave safe bowl with a vented lid, and microwaved for 4 minutes. I should have done it for 5 minutes since the potatoes weren't quite soft enough to mash easily, but he still liked & ate them! I used about 1/4 cup skim milk & 1 tbsp light butter, and added salt & pepper to taste. I had to add a little more milk for creaminess. What a time-saver! Thanks so much.

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