Real Mashed Potatoes (A.k.a, the Ultimate Comfort Food) 🥔🧀
Preparation Time: 0 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Description:
Real mashed potatoes, like mum makes (well…almost). These are great when you’re feeling down, frustrated, or just need a big hug in a bowl! 😊🥔
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 500g | Potatoes |
| 50g | Butter |
| – | Fresh ground black pepper |
| – | Salt |
| – | Sea salt |
| 250g | Cheese |
| 6 | Milk |
| 4 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Basil oil |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1834.4
- Fat Content: 127.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 80g
- Cholesterol Content: 361.9mg
- Sodium Content: 2798.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 114.1g
- Fiber Content: 11g
- Sugar Content: 4g
- Protein Content: 63.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare Potatoes:
- Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks.
- Heat water in a large pan and bring it to a boil.
- Boil the potato chunks until they are cooked and soft.
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Prepare Other Ingredients:
- While the potatoes are cooking, gather and prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Try not to dwell on negative thoughts; focus on the comforting process of making this delicious dish!
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Mash Vigorously:
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and return them to the pan.
- Add butter, milk, cheese, minced garlic cloves, salt, and fresh ground black pepper to the pan with the potatoes.
- Mash the ingredients vigorously until they are well combined and smooth. Channel any frustration or stress into the mashing process for extra fluffy potatoes!
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Add Basil Oil:
- Once the potatoes are mashed to your desired consistency and you’re feeling a bit better, add the basil oil.
- Mix the basil oil into the mashed potatoes until it is evenly distributed.
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Serve:
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish.
- Sprinkle a little sea salt over the top for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve hot and enjoy the comforting embrace of these delicious mashed potatoes!
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Leftovers:
- If you find yourself with leftovers (though it’s hard to imagine!), refrigerate them for later.
- Leftover mashed potatoes are fantastic reheated or used in other recipes, like my Fried Mashed Potatoes recipe (#13045).
These real mashed potatoes are so light and delightful that you might find yourself going back for seconds (or thirds)! They’re the perfect pick-me-up for any occasion, whether you’re feeling blue or simply craving some comforting goodness. Enjoy! 🍴😋
