Simple Five-Ingredient Mashed Potatoes
Simple Five-Ingredient Mashed Potatoes are creamy, buttery, and gently seasoned, letting the natural sweetness of red potatoes shine. A hint of celery salt adds a subtle, savory lift without overpowering the classic comfort. Serve this cozy side alongside roast chicken, holiday mains, or weeknight dinners when you want something warm and familiar.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Quarter the potatoes and place them in a pot.
- 2
Cover with water and bring to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender and a fork slides easily into each potato, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Drain.
- 5
Mash the potatoes.
- 6
Add 2 tablespoon each butter and milk.
- 7
Adjust the measurements if needed—if it is dry, add more milk, and if it is not creamy enough, add more butter.
- 8
Add celery salt and salt; continue mashing until there are no potato lumps left and everything is thoroughly blended.
- Calories 218.67 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.87 g Low Source
- Carbs 40.25 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.31 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.38 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 14.65 mg Low Source
- Sodium 28.07 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.19 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.93 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 41.87 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source
- Potassium 963.22 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 62.65 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 41.27 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery