Photo: Lars Blankers
Absolute Best Mashed Potatoes
6 ingredients
15 min + 20 min
6 servings
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
481
Calories
9g
Protein
17g
Fat
76g
Carbs
Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Mashed Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| White Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 6 large firm russet potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 pint heavy cream at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons dry instant mashed potato flakes, or as needed (optional)
- salt and ground white pepper to taste
Directions
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