TWO-INGREDIENT MASHED POTATOES
These weeknight mashed potatoes taste purely like potato. The secret? Starchy water. Save some of it after you boil the potatoes, and after mashing, stir it back in, a tablespoon at a time, until they come together. Then, add with a little sour cream for tang. It's that easy - and creamy and light. Take it from Ma Ingalls of "Little House on the Prairie" fame: "There was no milk, but Ma said, 'Leave a very little of the boiling water in, and after you mash them beat them extra hard with the big spoon.' The potatoes turned out white and fluffy."
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, easy, for two, weekday, vegetables, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Put them in a large saucepan, add 2 tablespoons salt, and cover them by 1 inch of cold water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to medium and let cook until piercing with a fork yields no resistance, about 10 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash the potatoes over low heat using a potato masher or wooden spoon until completely mashed.
- Vigorously stir in the reserved potato water, adding 1 tablespoon at a time until the potatoes are smooth and come together (you will use about 1/2 cup). Stir in the sour cream, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 209, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 563 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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asrnis asrnis
asrnisasrnis0@gmail.comOverall, I'm really impressed with this two-ingredient mashed potato recipe. It's a great option for a quick and easy side dish.
Sara Riggs
riggs-s@hotmail.frI followed the recipe but my mashed potatoes turned out too salty. I guess I'll have to adjust the salt next time.
Simple Gaming
simplegaming@hotmail.comThese mashed potatoes are a great base for adding other flavors. I like to add some cheese and bacon.
Ntokazi Macatsamahle
macatsamahlen92@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but these ones are pretty darn good.
Malik Gaming
malik_g@aol.comI'm making these mashed potatoes for the second time this week. They're that good!
White Pigeon
p@yahoo.comThese mashed potatoes were just okay. I've had better.
Kailey Ballew
kailey-b@hotmail.comI was pleasantly surprised by how good these mashed potatoes were. Definitely a keeper recipe.
Abdulrahman Butt
abdulrahman-b@yahoo.comThese mashed potatoes are a game-changer! So easy to make and they taste amazing.
Nanyanzi Dainah
nd58@yahoo.comNot sure how this recipe got so many good reviews. My mashed potatoes were gluey and flavorless.
Jami Hunter
hunter14@yahoo.comI added some roasted garlic and herbs to these mashed potatoes and they were divine!
nancy vega
vega72@aol.comThese mashed potatoes were a bit too runny for my taste.
Aboma Abdisa
aboma-a78@gmail.comI love how simple and quick this recipe is. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Sk Samiul
s.sk27@yahoo.comTwo ingredients? Count me in! Can't wait to try this recipe.
odoyo sharon
sodoyo@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and my mashed potatoes turned out lumpy. Not sure what went wrong.
Julius Muhire
m-j@gmail.comThese mashed potatoes were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about them.
Emmanuel Annabel
annabel68@hotmail.comMeh.
Thomas Mccabe
mccabe.t74@yahoo.comWow! Who knew mashed potatoes could be this good with just two ingredients? I'm amazed.
Siraj ali
sali@gmail.comNot bad for a two-ingredient recipe. I found them to be a bit bland though.
Ginny Belcher (Mistikal)
g.b84@hotmail.frSo easy and delicious! I added a bit of garlic and butter, and they were perfect. My family loved them.
Bishal Dash
b_dash@hotmail.co.ukThese two-ingredient mashed potatoes were an absolute delight! I was skeptical at first, but they turned out creamy, fluffy, and incredibly flavorful. Will definitely make them again and again.