Mashed Potato Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Mashed Potato Recipe
800 g fresh potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 tbsp homemade butter
½ cup homemade milk (cow, goat, or plant-based milk)
Salt to taste (natural)
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional)
1–2 cloves garlic, minced (optional, for garlic mashed potatoes)
Detailed Preparation Guide of Mashed Potato Recipe
Step 1: Boil the Potatoes
Place peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water and add a pinch of salt.
Boil for 15–20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
Calories: Potatoes ~600 kcal
Time: 20 minutes
Step 2: Drain and Dry
Drain the water completely and let the potatoes sit for 1–2 minutes to remove excess moisture.
Calories: 0 added
Time: 2 minutes
Step 3: Mash the Potatoes
Using a potato masher or fork, mash the boiled potatoes until smooth and lump-free.
Calories: 0 added
Time: 5 minutes
Step 4: Add Butter and Milk
Add 3 tbsp homemade butter (~360 kcal) and ½ cup milk (~75 kcal).
Mix thoroughly until creamy.
Calories: ~435 kcal
Time: 3 minutes
Step 5: Season and Optional Garlic
Add salt and pepper to taste.
If using, sauté minced garlic in 1 tsp butter (~30 kcal) for 1–2 minutes and fold into the mashed potatoes.
Calories (with garlic): ~30 kcal
Time: 3 minutes
Step 6: Serve
Transfer mashed potatoes to a serving dish and serve warm.
Calories: 0 added
Time: 1 minute
Total Preparation Time of Mashed Potato Recipe for 4 Persons
Boiling potatoes: 20 minutes
Draining and drying: 2 minutes
Mashing: 5 minutes
Adding butter, milk, and seasoning: 6 minutes
Serving: 1 minute
Total time: approximately 34 minutes
Total Calories of Mashed Potato Recipe and Calories Per Person
Potatoes: ~600 kcal
Butter: ~360 kcal
Milk: ~75 kcal
Garlic (optional): ~30 kcal
Salt, pepper: negligible
Total calories for entire dish: ~1,035 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): ~259 kcal per person