People are rare in the world who do not like mashed potatoes. I think you guys already got these. What is in our bucket today? Yes, today we are going to share a fluffy! creamy! Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe which will be Easy and Peasy for you. And you can make this recipe using only 6 ingredients. Many people usually do not try to make mashed potatoes without weekends because it takes lots of time.
By taking these into mind, we bring a pot mashed potatoes recipe for you, which takes only 20-30 minutes of yours. So you don’t have to wait for the weekend now to enjoy your favorite mashed potatoes. In fact, you can cook these at any time besides your busy schedule and can quickly serve it as a favorite side of your family with vegetables to meat anything.
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People favorite side mashed potatoes
There was no clear idea about when it originated. Some forums said in the 17th century and some others said in the 1600 century. Mashed potatoes is a vegan recipe which is mainly made from mashed or boiled potatoes. And people add cream, butter, black pepper, milk, and salt for making it more delicious. Potatoes have different varieties but because of the thick texture and creaminess, Yukon Gold ones are the best choice for mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes contain lots of Vitamin C and potassium. Even according to some sources, it is a staple food for every Irish family.
Health Benefits
Potatoes contain lots of vitamin C and antioxidants. Because of its containing vitamin C, potatoes worked as a medicine in the past. Potatoes are a great source of potassium and help us keep our heart, muscles, and nervous system healthy. In fact, a single cup of mashed potatoes meets 13 percent demand for potassium according to our body’s necessity. Its containing digestive fiber is also very useful for our digestive health too. According to some research, potatoes are the most filling food because it increase the level of fullness hormones. Most importantly potatoes contain antioxidants that reduce the growth of colon cancer and liver cancer and are also helpful for reducing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Without these potatoes containing resistant starch has lots of health benefits including insulin sensitivity, increased nutrition absorption, and satiety. Some study shows that boiled potatoes are more satiating than croissants in fact more than rice and pasta also. But when we try the mashed potatoes recipe we should try to add a very small amount of cream and butter to keep it healthy and nutritious.
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How to Make Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Description
People are rare in the world who do not like mashed potatoes. I think you guys already got these. What is in our bucket today? Yes, today we are going to share a fluffy! creamy! Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe which will be Easy and Peasy for you. And you can make this recipe using only 6 ingredients. Many people usually do not try to make mashed potatoes without weekends because it takes lots of time.
By taking these into mind, we bring a pot mashed potatoes recipe for you, which takes only 20-30 minutes of yours. So you don’t have to wait for the weekend now to enjoy your favorite mashed potatoes. In fact, you can cook these at any time besides your busy schedule and can quickly serve it as a favorite side of your family with vegetables to meat anything.
Ingredients
- Potatoes(Yukon Gold) 3 pounds
- Water 6 cups
- Butter(dairy free) 4 tablespoon
- Milk(dairy-free milk or cashew milk)) 6 tablespoon
- Garlic powder ½ teaspoon
- Pepper ½ teaspoon
- Sour cream 2 teaspoon
- Salt 1 teaspoon
EQUIPMENT
- A Pot
- Knife
- Potato masher or fork
Instructions
Step 1: First, peel and cut the potatoes and take them into a pot. Pour the pots with 6 cups of water. cover the pot with a lead and seal the valve. Boil the potatoes for around 12-15 minutes on high heat. It should be better if the water level in the pot will remain above 1 inch, over the sliced potatoes. Containing more water will not be harmful but it takes more time to boil
Step 2: When the water starts to boil reduce the heat to medium temperature/flame add 1 teaspoon salt and boil again for 6-8 minutes more until tender. When it gets tender then turn off the heat.
Step 3: Strain the potatoes well and keep the strained potatoes again in the pot. Used a potato smasher or a large fork to smash the potatoes.
Step 4: Add butter, milk, garlic powder, sour cream, and remaining salt to the potatoes and mash it well until it becomes smooth and fluffy. If you desired for creamy mashed potatoes then mashed it more or for the chunky flavor, you should not mash much.
Step 5: So your Creamy and fluffy Pot Mashed potato is ready. Served it hot by spreading some more salt, butter, and pepper.
Notes
Don’t forget to make the valve seal to make it boil faster. Try to use garlic powder or garlic cloves. It will definitely add an extra flavor in your recipe. Check the seasoning before serving if you are not satisfied then do it again according to your taste. Don’t use a very large amount of cream. It can make your potatoes tasty but you don’t get the proper health benefits.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sodium: 0.9g
- Fat: 8.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 0.2g
Keywords: How to Make Pot Mashed Potatoes
Conclusions
This is an amazing vegan recipe that can give you an amazing taste along with its health benefits. There is no comparison of Mashed Potatoes as a side with chicken, spaghetti, or vegetables. And baking potatoes are much better than fried ones. So without any doubt try these Pot Mashed Potatoes in your upcoming family event or regular lunch or dinner and get praised by your family friends and relatives.
