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Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes are buttery, rich, and fluffy. This easy-to-follow recipe will quickly become a family side dish favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mashed Potatoes, Potatoes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 385kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 3 Pounds Russert Potatoes (or Yukon Gold)
  • 1 Tablespoon Sea Salt
  • ½ Cup Milk We use one percent milk
  • ¾ Cups Butter (Softened) 1 ½ Sticks of butter

Instructions

  • Peel Potatoes
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  • Cut Potatoes in ¼ in. chunks. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 Tablespoon of Sea Salt. Bring Potatoes to a boil. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes. The potatoes are done when a fork easily slides into the potatoes with no resistance and they should almost fall apart.
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  • Drain Potatoes
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  • Add Butter. Mix together then add milk.
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  • If needed, add additional milk. Add ¼ cup milk at a time. Mix until creamy. Taste to make sure it has enough salt. If salt is needed, add ½ teaspoon of salt at a time. Remember, everyone can add more salt if they want, but they can't remove it!
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  • Enjoy!!!!
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Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1387mg | Potassium: 991mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 745IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg