Mashed potatoes are a rich source of potassium (needed for all tissues in the body), 1 cup (622 mg), or 13% of your recommended daily intake.
Avoid food chain mashed potatoes, which contain 19 grams of crabs and 530 mg of sodium, equals to 23% daily intake.
serves about 82 2
2 pounds (910 g) peeled or not and chopped organic russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cups / 170g) (dairy-free organic butter
1/4 to 1/2 cup (60-120 ml) warm (dairy-free) organic milk
optional at the end:
- sautéed organic vegetables
- sautéed organic each: mushrooms, garlic in olive oil
- caramelized organic onions
- sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
- organic sautéed greens
- organic salsa
- wasabi powder, horseradish, or hot sauce
- little organic mustard
- (dairy-free) cheese(s)
- spices and/or herbs
unusual options:
- use (dairy-free) organic mayonnaise instead of milk
- organic shedded pork, fried onions, black pepper
- organic cream of mushroom soup
- the Dutch add cooked organic apples, nutmeg on top with bacon
- Germans place Bratwurst and fried onions on top
- Texas like barbecue sauce and fried onions
- Southerns add cooked organic corn and gravy
- Caesar dressing
- organic pickle juice
- French onion dip
- pimento cheese
1. Put potatoes in a large saucepan, over with cold water by 1 inch (2,55 cm) with sea salt.
2. Bring to boil, then reduce to medium and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Drain and return to the saucepan over low heat.
4. Cook until any remaining water evaporates, 2 minutes.
5. Add the butter and mash with a potato masher until smooth.
6. Add any optionals ingredients.
7. Gradually mash in the milk until creamy.
8. Top with more butter and/or options before serving.
