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Microwave Mashed Potato
If you haven't tried mashed potatoes in the microwave before, then you are missing out. Ready in just 10 minutes.
Prep Time
2
minutes
mins
Cook Time
8
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Diet:
Gluten Free
,
Vegetarian
Allergen:
Dairy
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
376
kcal
Author:
Dannii Martin
Equipment
Microwave
Ingredients
500
g
Potatoes
peeled and chopped into 1" cubes
100
ml
Whole milk
3
tablespoon
Butter
1
pinch
Sea salt and black pepper
Fresh parsley
chopped; to serve (optional)
UK Metric Measures
-
US Customary Measures
Instructions
Put the potatoes into a microwave safe bowl.
Cover the bowl with clingfilm and pierce to vent. Put into the microwave and cook on high power for 8-10 minutes.
Mash the potato. Add the milk, butter, salt and pepper and mash again.
Notes
Cut all the potatoes to the same size to ensure that they all cook the same.
If you prefer chunky mashed potatoes, then don't over mash them. We like ours really creamy and fluffy.
We find using a potato masher is fine, however if you like really smooth potatoes then you can use a potato ricer.
Add salt and pepper at the end to season, that way you can taste them and add more if you prefer.
You don't have to peel the potatoes, but we find the texture is better if you do.
Make sure you use a microwave safe bowl big enough for the potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
portion
|
Calories:
376
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
46
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
19
g
|
Saturated Fat:
12
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
52
mg
|
Sodium:
172
mg
|
Potassium:
1135
mg
|
Fiber:
6
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
621
IU
|
Vitamin C:
49
mg
|
Calcium:
99
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg