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    A bowl of fluffy, creamy mashed potato topped with melted butter and chopped chives.
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    🇺🇸Classic Mashed Potato

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    Mashed Potato
    Mashed Potatoes
    Potatoes
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    Description

    Creamy, rich, and velvety smooth, this Classic Mashed Potato recipe is pure comfort food. Made with boiled Yukon Gold potatoes whipped with warm butter, heavy cream, garlic, and fresh herbs, it is the ultimate side dish for any roast dinner or family gathering.

    A Taste of History

    Mashed potatoes have been a staple of Western cuisine since the 18th century. Popularized in France by Antoine-Augustin Parmentier and in England by Hannah Glasse, mashed potatoes became one of the most beloved side dishes in global culinary history.

    Prep Time

    15 minutes

    Cook Time

    20 minutes

    Total Time

    35 minutes

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Skills

    Boiling, Mashing

    Kitchen

    Average

    Ingredients & Nutrition

    310 kcal

    Calories

    4 g

    Protein

    21 g

    Fat

    28 g

    Carbs

    3 g

    Fiber

    2 g

    Sugar

    290 mg

    Sodium

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