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best mashed potatoes recipe world. make mashed potato milk use substitute double butter delicious southern mashed potatoes. This Mashed Potatoes recipe is an easy homemade mashed potatoes recipe that results in perfect mashed potatoes every time. Pair this delicious side dish up with gravy.

Southern Mashed Potatoes

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These southern mashed potatoes are made the way they should be - with lots of lots and butter! Top them with the simple hamburger gravy for a complete meal that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Side Dish, Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 322 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Mashed Potatoes

  • 3 lbs potatoes large Russet variety, peeled
  • splash of milk
  • ½ cup butter one whole stick, or more to taste
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Gravy (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain the potatoes.
  • With mixer set on a low speed (or using a hand masher), combine the potatoes with all the remaining ingredients until smooth. This should just take a couple minutes.

For Optional Gravy

  • Brown the hamburger in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Drain and return to burner. Over medium heat, add butter and bouillon.
  • When the butter has melted, add flour and mix until blended. Slowly add water while stirring.
  • Cook for a few more minutes, adding more water to reduce thickness as desired.
  • Serve the southern mashed potatoes topped with the hamburger gravy!

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 23gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 706mgPotassium: 1277mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 4mg
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