Mashed Potatoes for Two

Name: Mashed Potatoes for Two
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled; 1 to 2 tbsp butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup 10% cream or milk

Prep Time15 min
Total Time15 min
Makes2 servings

*PLUS Cooking time: 20 minutes

By Chatelaine

Ingredients

3 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
1 to 2 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup 10% cream or milk

Instructions

Quarter potatoes and place in a large saucepan. Cover with water. Boil gently, covered, until very tender, 20 to 25 min. Then drain and mash with a potato masher. Add butter and salt. Beating with a wooden spoon or electric mixer, gradually beat in milk until as creamy as you like. Taste and add more salt if needed.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 114, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 21g, Fat 3g.

Irresistibly creamy. What more needs to be said?

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Dinner Vegetarian side dishes lunch stovetop

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