V's Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe
V's Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe features fluffy red potatoes mashed right in the skillet, then pan-fried in butter and olive oil until the edges turn golden and crunchy. Each bite balances buttery richness with a hint of garlic and plenty of crisp bits folded throughout. Serve as a cozy side for weeknight dinners or alongside roasted meats.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in V's Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 62
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with salted water. Season the water with garlic powder and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and move the potatoes to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Mash the potatoes in the hot skillet and add the butter and garlic powder. Shape the mashed potatoes into a large patty and coat the edges with olive oil, letting the oil run underneath the patty. Cook until the bottom turns golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Break up the patty with a wooden spoon and fold the crisp bottom through the potatoes. Repeat browning the bottom and folding it into the mashed potatoes.
- Calories 421.27 kcal High 21%
- Protein 6.91 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 59.39 g 22%
- Total Fat 18.9 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 8.99 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 31.36 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 0.9 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.73 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 2.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 47.33 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.47 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 1414.43 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin A 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 60.75 mg Good Source 68%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
V's Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Garlic Powder, Olive Oil, and Red Potato. Each serving provides about 421.27 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is V's Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Garlic Powder, Olive Oil, Red Potato, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make V's Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 421.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is V's Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is V's Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe healthy?
- V's Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 421.27 calories and 6.91 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 8.99 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, 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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