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Introduction
Today I want to introduce you to an extremely well-known side dish that can be prepared in many ways: healthy creamy mashed potatoes.
In my childhood, mashed potatoes were the most frequently cooked side dish. And that’s because it’s very easy to achieve healthy creamy mashed potatoes, without any cooking device and using only common ingredients.
So, let’s discover together how you can get quick homemade mashed potatoes in your own kitchen.
The secret for the best healthy creamy mashed potatoes
As I mentioned in the introduction, it is extremely easy to prepare healthy creamy mashed potatoes in your own kitchen. Basically, using an extremely short list of ingredients, you will achieve creamy mashed potatoes.
The list of ingredients contains:
- white floury potatoes
- milk
- butter
- sour cream/ yogurt
- salt
- water, for boiling the potatoes
In my opinion, the secret for the best healthy creamy mashed potatoes is to use a significant amount of butter. Butter should contain at least 80% fat. The dairy products should also be fatty.
Thus, you will get a creamy, tasty and nutritious portion of mashed potatoes.
Healthy creamy mashed potatoes recipe
Healthy Creamy Mashed Potatoes – Granny’s Old Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Potato ricer
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Knife
- 1 Pot
Ingredients
- 8-10 pcs white floury potatoes
- 5 tbsp milk
- 150 gr fatty butter
- 2 tbsp sour cream/ yogurt
- 1 tsp salt
- water for boiling the potatoes
Instructions
- First, peel and rinse the potatoes well
- Then, cut each potato into 6-8 pieces, according to their size
- Place the potatoes into a pot and cover them with water
- Place the pot on the stove, add ½ tsp salt and boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes
- Use a fork to check if the potatoes are cooked.TIP: If the fork pierces the potato completely, it means the potatoes are properly cooked.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, use a lid or a sieve and drain almost the entire amount of water from the potTIP: I like to keep a thin layer of the water the potatoes were cooked in on the bottom of the pot, as this will make them easier to mash and will result in fluffy mashed potatoes.
- Add the butter
- Using a potato ricer, smash the potatoes and the butter
- Add the salt and the milk and continue to mix the mashed potatoes with the potato ricer
- In the end, add the yogurt/ sour cream and mix the mashed potatoes with a spatula until the ingredients are completely incorporated
- Serve the mashed potatoes warm, with a salad or next to a meat dish.
Nutrition
Quick meals with mashed potatoes
Healthy creamy mashed potatoes represent an extremely versatile side dish. Practically, any meat-based dish can be served with healthy creamy mashed potatoes.
Among the recipes presented on the blog, I will suggest you try these quick meals with mashed potatoes:
Different ways to cook potatoes
I enjoy eating potatoes. Despite the controversies surrounding the consumption of potatoes, I think they represent a tasty, filling and versatile vegetable.
You can get a lot of healthy and tasty dishes using potatoes.
I also really like stews with sauce, which is why potato stew, with or without meat, has been one of my favorites since I was a child.
I also really like Potatoes au Gratin, which can be served simple, with a salad, or can be used as a side dish.
The same goes for healthy creamy mashed potatoes. This dish can be served simple, with a salad or a sauce, or can be used as a side dish for a more complex main course.
From the category of modern dishes, I particularly like Potato and Broccoli Medallions, that have an absolutely fabulous texture and taste.
Also, the Pan Sized Potato Fritter is a great choice when it comes to a healthy and nourishing dinner inspiration.
For comfort food lovers, the Potatoes Salad or the Homemade Loaded Fries are two easy and delicious potato-based meal recipes.
Look how, using the banal potato, you can get many delicious, healthy and easy-to-prepare dishes.
FAQ’s
How to make mashed potatoes fluffy?
To make fluffy mashed potatoes, first you need to use the right potatoes, namely white, floury potatoes.
Then, you need to use the right amount for the rest of the ingredients, using a potato ricer while preparing the mashed potatoes.
How to make mashed potatoes creamy?
Mashed potatoes can be creamy only if you use a significant amount of butter. In addition, it is necessary to use a fatty butter, with at least 80% fat, for creamy and tasty mashed potatoes.
How many calories in homemade mashed potatoes?
1 Serving of 200 gr homemade mashed potatoes made with fatty butter and whole milk contains approx. 200 calories.
How long are mashed potatoes good for?
Mashed potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days after cooking. To serve, I recommend heating in the microwave or in a pot by adding a little milk. Reheat the amount of mashed potatoes you need for one meal.
How to make mashed potatoes less salty?
The easiest way to make mashed potatoes less salty is by adding a quantity of the following ingredients: potatoes, butter or dairy products (milk, yogurt/sour cream).
How long do mashed potatoes last in the fridge?
Mashed potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days after cooking. To serve, I recommend heating in the microwave or in a pot by adding a little milk. Reheat the amount of mashed potatoes you need for one meal.
How to thicken homemade mashed potatoes?
In order to thicken homemade mashed potatoes, I recommend adding boiled, crushed potatoes. If you don’t have them on hand, feel free to use flour or cornstarch to thicken the mashed potatoes.
How to make mashed potatoes not gummy?
The secret to making mashed potatoes that aren’t gummy is choosing the right potatoes. So, for mashed potatoes, you should always use white, floury potatoes.
