Quick And Healthy Basic Mashed Potatoes Recipes

HEALTHY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and chop the potatoes into big chunks. Place them into a large soup pot and cover with water.
• Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are for tender, about 15 minutes.
• Carefully drain the potatoes, keeping them in the same pot. Add in the remaining ingredients.
• Using a potato masher, mash until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Peel and chop the potatoes into big chunks. Place them into your instantpot and add in 2 cups of water.
• Place the lid on and set the timer for 10 minutes on HIGH. Once the time is up, quick release the steam.
• Drain the liquid, keeping the potatoes into the same pot. Add in the remaining ingredients.
• Using a potato masher, mash until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

QUICK AND EASY MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
• Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; mash butter, garlic, basil, and thyme into the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.

QUICK AND HEALTHY BASIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place whole potatoes (do not poke) into microwave-safe dish. Cover dish. (If covering dish with plastic wrap, poke small hole in plastic).
• Microwave on HIGH for 10-12 minutes depending on strength of microwave. Use oven mitts to remove dish from microwave; carefully remove cover and mash well.
• Stir in yogurt, milk, butter spread and seasonings.
• Cook for a minute or 2 more to heat if necessary.

BASIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 2 pounds whole unpeeled russet or Yukon gold potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water; add 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Bring to a simmer (do not boil) and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes, then peel and return to the pan; add 1 cup hot milk and 1/2 to 1 stick room-temperature unsalted butter. Mash with a potato masher or fork. Season with salt and pepper.

BASIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
• In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.