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Quick Microwave Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Quick Microwave Creamy Mashed Potatoes deliver a smooth, buttery bite with just the right touch of milk for richness. They’re comforting and mild, letting salt and freshly cracked pepper shine, and pair beautifully with gravy or a sprinkle of chives. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a speedy holiday side without sacrificing that classic mashed potato taste.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the cubed potatoes in a microwave-safe dish. Cover them with water.
- 2
Microwave on high until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain using a colander.
- 3
Return the drained potatoes to the dish. Add butter and milk. Mash the mixture with a potato masher to your preferred texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Calories 221.63 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.15 g Moderate
- Carbs 40.67 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.33 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.36 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 14.86 mg Low Source
- Sodium 50.67 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.19 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.31 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 51.89 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source
- Potassium 975.86 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 9.76 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 41.29 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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