Creamy homemade mashed potatoes
The basic puree for all kitchens: mashed potatoes, mixed with milk and butter, for a smooth, creamy texture that can be served hot.
Mashed potatoes are a common accompaniment to many dishes, from meat dishes in sauce to grilled fish. The key to making them successful lies primarily in choosing the right type of potato and preparing it properly.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time35 min
- Total50 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories143 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodCooking in water
- Estimated cost$1.38 $0.35 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
people
- $1.06
- $0.20
- $0.09
- $0.03
Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Peel the apples, then cut them into pieces. ≈ 8 min
- Cook in water for 35 minutes
- Drain, mash, and add milk, butter, and seasonings. ≈ 4 min
The bill
Creamy homemade mashed potatoes
- 500 g of ground apples$1.06
- 20 cl of milk$0.20
- 10 grams of butter$0.09
- salt$0.03
Total$1.38
that's $0.35 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 143 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 4.3 g |
| Salt | 0.05 g |
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