Golden Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions
Golden Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions blends buttery Yukon golds with warm, gently sautéed garlic for a mellow, savory depth. Milk makes the mash plush and silky, while fresh green onions add a bright, oniony snap. Ideal alongside roasted meats or holiday mains, it’s comforting, rich, and balanced with a fresh finish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Golden Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Return the potatoes to the pot and let them sit uncovered for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the garlic to the potatoes along with the milk and butter. Mash with a potato masher until very creamy. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the green onions.
- Calories 794.35 kcal High 40%
- Protein 10.97 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 158.99 g 58%
- Total Fat 12.66 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 5.83 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 19.55 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 3303.54 mg High 144%
- Dietary Fiber 15.49 g Good Source 55%
- Total Sugars 3.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.2 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 187.06 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 2.57 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 1449.39 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin A 15.59 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.96 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Golden Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions is made with 7 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Garlic, Green Onion, and Milk. Each serving provides about 794.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Golden Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Garlic, Green Onion, Milk, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Golden Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 794.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Golden Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Golden Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions healthy?
- Golden Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 794.35 calories and 10.97 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3303.54 mg (144% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.83 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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