Homemade Mashed Potatoes
A creamy comfort food that is quick and easy to prepare!
- 8 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
A creamy comfort food that is quick and easy to prepare!
- 8 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 cup milk, low-fat
- 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
Peel the potatoes, and cut them into chunks.
3
Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover them.
4
Cook the potatoes on medium heat for 15 minutes or until tender.
5
Remove the potatoes from the heat. Drain the water off the potatoes.
6
Mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher.
7
Stir in enough milk to make the potatoes smooth and creamy.
8
Add the butter, salt and pepper.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/2 cup prepared potatoes, 1/8 of recipe (151g)
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 51 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 39 mg |
| Potassium | 49 mg |
| Sodium | 344 mg |
| Copper | 5 mcg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 29 mg |
| Selenium | 1 mcg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 61 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5 mcg |
| Folate | 2 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 0 mg |
| Choline | 6 mg |
Source:
- Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network