Microwave Mashed Potatoes
These Microwave Mashed Potatoes are shockingly good: creamy, smooth and fluffy! This quick side dish is easy to make in just 15 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 199kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large potatoes peeled and cut into small chunks
- 3/4 cup milk or light cream
- 4 tablespoons butter or to taste
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- fresh chives optional for serving
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks.*
- Rinse the potato chunks in cold water. Then place in a large microwave-safe bowl or casserole dish.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a hole to allow steam to escape.
- Microwave on High power (100%) for 10-12 minutes**, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove the bowl from the microwave (caution: the bowl will be hot so use oven mitts) and set aside.
- Place the butter and milk/cream in a small bowl and microwave on High power for 1 minute to heat.
- Add the butter mixture, salt and pepper to the potatoes. Mash using a masher or hand mixer until smooth and creamy***.
Notes
- * Peeling the potatoes is optional when microwaving. Note that unpeeled potatoes will not be smooth after mashing.
- ** The cook time can vary based on strength (wattage) of your microwave and size of the potato chunks.
- *** In the event there are any lumps, you can quickly remove them by putting the potatoes through a ricer. Alternatively, you can microwave them for several minutes more.
- Reheating mashed potatoes in the microwave: Microwave on High power for 2-3 minutes. Stir and repeat until piping hot throughout.
Nutrition
Serving: 5oz | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 675mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 27g