Mashed potato

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Mashed Potato
A bowl of mashed potatoes
Alternative names Mashed potatoes
Type Potato dish
Course Side dish
Place of origin
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Associated national cuisine
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Cooking time minutes to minutes
Serving temperature
Main ingredients Potato, butter, milk
Ingredients generally used
Variations
Food energy kcal
Nutritional value Protein: g, Fat: g, Carbohydrate: g
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Mashed potato is a dish prepared by mashing boiled potatoes. It is often served as a side dish to various meat or vegetable dishes.

Ingredients[edit]

The basic ingredients in mashed potatoes include:

Optional ingredients can include:

Preparation[edit]

To prepare mashed potatoes, the potatoes are first peeled and boiled until soft. They are then mashed using a potato masher or ricer. Butter and milk are added to achieve a creamy texture. Seasonings such as salt and pepper are added to taste.

Variations[edit]

There are many variations of mashed potatoes, including:

Nutritional Information[edit]

Mashed potatoes are a source of carbohydrates and provide vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium. The addition of butter and milk increases the calories and fat content.

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