Small-Batch Mashed Potatoes

5 from 17 votes

Small-Batch Mashed Potatoes

This smaller batch of mashed potatoes is perfect for a Thanksgiving for Two or any quick weeknight dinner when you don't want leftovers.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $1.25 recipe / $0.42 serving

Servings: ¾ cup each

Calories: 133kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Equipment

Medium Saucepot

Ingredients

1 lb. russet potato $0.99
3/4 tsp salt, divided $0.02
1/4 cup milk $0.11
2 Tbsp butter $0.20
1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
1/8 tsp pepper $0.01

Instructions

Peel the potato then dice into ½-inch cubes. Rinse the diced potatoes with cool water in a colander to remove excess starch.
Place the cubed potatoes in a medium pot and cover with one inch of water. Add ½ tsp salt. Place a lid on top and bring the water up to a boil over high heat. Boil the potatoes for 8-10 minutes, or until very tender.
Drain the potatoes in a colander and then give them another brief rinse.
Add the butter, milk, garlic powder, and pepper to the pot used to boil the potatoes. Heat over low until the milk is hot and the butter is melted. Return the drained potatoes to the pot and mash. Taste the mashed potatoes and add salt, if needed (I added ¼ tsp).
Place a lid on the pot then move it to a back burner (not turned on) to stay warm while you prepare the rest of the sides.

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Nutrition

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