Best 9 Mashed Potatoes For Two Recipes

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Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses, and they are also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. Mashed potatoes are relatively easy to make, but there are a few tips and tricks that can help you create the perfect mashed potatoes. In this article, we will share our favorite recipe for mashed potatoes for two, as well as some tips for making the best mashed potatoes possible.

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MASHED POTATOES FOR TWO



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These Mashed Potatoes for Two couldn't be simpler to make. You just need one medium to large potato (or a couple reds), some butter, cream or milk, and salt, and you're 15 minutes away from an excellent small batch of mashed potatoes.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Potato masher
1 medium to large potato
Salt
1 tablespoon (14g) butter
1 tablespoon cream or milk
Pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, cover potatoes with cold water and salt generously.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 to 12 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender. Remove from heat and drain.
  • Add butter to the potatoes and use a potato masher or fork to mash potatoes.
  • Add cream or milk and stir until incorporated. Add salt, pepper, and more cream or milk to taste.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

LUXURIOUS MASHED POTATOES FOR TWO



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After making mashed potatoes for years, I had an idea of what we liked. One night, it all came together! This recipe is not overly rich but delicious!

Provided by Christine Gallegos

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 slices bacon, or more to taste
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup heavy whipping cream, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; continue to boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool. Crumble or chop into small pieces.
  • Drain potatoes and mash in a bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir with a large spoon. Add cream until it is a nice consistency and to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 509.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES - FOR 2



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Tasty, no-fail recipe. My husband loves these and so do I! We love them so much that no restaurant mashed potatoes can ever do! Use more garlic if you like and you can also add more pepper or a little smoked paprika. Use regular salt and it's good, using truffled salt makes it OH SO GOOD! So good, so easy! Portion size is perfect for 2 people

Provided by Steph KP

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 red potatoes
1 yukon gold potato
3 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 -2 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 tablespoon pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a pot with water, turn on burner to boil.
  • Smash and peel garlic cloves. Add to water as it's heating
  • Bring a pot of water to boil.
  • Cut and peel potatoes (smaller pieces result in shorter cooking time.
  • Add potatoes to boiling water and cook until fork tender (usually about 20 mins).
  • Pour contents of pot into a colander to drain potatoes.
  • Pour drained potatoes back into warm pot.
  • Add butter (more is usually better, but you can get away with adding 1 tbs), 1-2 turns of the pot of heavy cream (turns into 2-3 tbs of heavy cream), 1 1/2 tsp salt (truffle salt is great if you have it), and a pinch of pepper.
  • Mash to combine, serve warm.

MASHED POTATOES FOR TWO



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Buttery mashed potatoes for two.

Provided by CJME

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
⅓ cup cream
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until light brown and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to potatoes.
  • Add cream, butter, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to potatoes; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 110.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

MASHED POTATOES TWO WAYS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 sticks butter, softened, plus more for the baking dishes
10 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 cups olive oil
4 pounds shallots, peeled and thinly sliced into rings

Steps:

  • For the potatoes: Generously butter two 4-quart baking dishes.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • For the shallots: Meanwhile, add the oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the shallots in batches and fry until golden brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drain the potatoes in a large colander. Put them back in the dry pot and put the pot back on the stove. Mash the potatoes over low heat, allowing all the steam to escape before adding the other ingredients. Turn off the heat and add 3 sticks butter, the cream cheese, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Mash to combine.
  • Spread the shallots in the bottom of one of the buttered dishes, reserving a few for decorating the top. Scoop half the potatoes on top of the shallots and spread out. Arrange the reserved shallots on top. Scoop the rest of the potatoes into the second dish. (If you are making these ahead, cover and refrigerate the dishes at this stage.)
  • To cook, throw pats of the remaining 1 stick butter over the top of the potatoes and bake until the butter is melted and the potatoes are warmed through, 20 to 30 minutes. (It will need 1 hour if coming from the fridge.)

TWICE BAKED POTATOES FOR TWO



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Mashed potatoes with cream-style cottage cheese, butter, mayonnaise, chives and sprinkled with cheddar cheese and baked.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Potato

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium baking potatoes
vegetable oil
1/2 cup cream-style cottage cheese
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
paprika

Steps:

  • Scrub potatoes thoroughly, and rub skins with oil; bake at 400°F for 1 hour or until done.
  • Allow potatoes to cool to touch. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; carefully scoop out pulp, leaving shells intact. Mash pulp.
  • Combine potato pulp and next 6 ingredients; mix well. Stuff shells with potato mixture; sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Place in a shallow baking dish; bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Yield: 2 servings.
  • Southern Living.

MASHED POTATO FOR ONE



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With two dance classes, bowling and crafting each week, this easy recipe is perfect when I need an out-of-the-ordinary side dish but have little time.-Winifred Chesborough, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium potato, peeled and cooked
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or pinch dill weed
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash all ingredients until smooth. Spoon into a small microwave-safe dish. Cook on high for 30 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DOUBLE-BAKED MASHED POTATOES



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Dress up an all-time favorite comfort food with savory fixings. This is an easy twice baked mashed potatoes recipe that delivers big flavor. Better still, you can effortlessly double or triple it for a crowd. -Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/2 pounds medium potatoes, peeled
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Add the sour cream, milk, butter and 1 cup cheese. Stir in the onion, bacon, salt and pepper. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated though.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BETTY'S BEST MASHED POTATOES



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If you've ever spent lots of time and effort only to turn out lumpy, tough spuds, this mashed potatoes recipe is for you. These potatoes turn out thick, creamy and ever-so smooth. The secret isn't to use expensive ingredients or tricky methods, although you do want fresh potatoes for best results. Betty's best mashed potatoes are the result of simple ingredients and easy directions. We'll give you the whys behind each step, plus signs that'll tell you you're doing things right in the "Expert Tips" section. If you can boil water, you can make these mashed potatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lb medium russet potatoes, peeled
1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in 2-quart saucepan; and enough water just to cover potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Shake pan with potatoes over low heat to dry (this will help mashed potatoes be fluffier).
  • Mash potatoes in pan until no lumps remain. Add milk in small amounts, mashing after each addition (amount of milk needed to make potatoes smooth and fluffy depends on kind of potatoes used).
  • Add butter, salt and pepper. Mash vigorously until potatoes are light and fluffy. If desired, sprinkle with small pieces of butter or sprinkle with paprika, chopped fresh parsley or chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use Yukon Gold or russet potatoes for a creamy and fluffy texture.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • Bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water, then reduce heat and simmer until tender.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot.
  • Mash the potatoes until smooth, adding butter, milk, and seasonings to taste.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Add roasted garlic, herbs, or cheese to the mashed potatoes for extra flavor.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe for mashed potatoes for two is simple to follow and yields creamy, fluffy potatoes that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious side dish that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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