Description
A comforting and easy recipe for potato side dishes that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add butter and milk to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- If using, stir in the grated cheese until melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute butter with olive oil for a healthier option.
- Use non-dairy milk if you are lactose intolerant.
- Add herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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