Perfect mashed potatoes
Serves 6
Easy
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Make this smoothy and silky mash for the perfect side. It incorporates clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories, while remaining comfortingly creamy
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Units:
- 1½ kg floury potatoessuch as King Edward or Maris Piper, cut into even chunks
- 125ml semi-skimmed milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp crème fraîche
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal212
- fat7g
- saturates4g
- carbs32g
- sugars3glow
- fibre3g
- protein4g
- salt0.08glow
Method
step 1
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the potatoes and boil for about 15 mins or until tender. Transfer to a colander and drain well, then return to the pan and set over a very low heat for 2 mins to dry completely.
step 2
Heat the milk and butter in a small pan, then pour over the potatoes. Remove from the heat, then mash potatoes using an electric hand whisk or potato masher. Tip in the créme fraîche and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt.
