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Microwave Mashed Potatoes
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Microwave Mashed Potatoes

These microwave mashed potatoes are creamy, fluffy, and ready in under 10 minutes without boiling a single pot of water. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a comforting side dish fast.

4.5
9 min
🍴4 servings
🔥210 cal
🔖Easy
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Creamy and fluffy microwave mashed potatoes made from scratch in less than 10 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

210Calories
5gProtein
38gCarbs
6gFat
3gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

main

seasoning

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Instructions

1

Microwave the Potatoes

Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover loosely and microwave on high for 6 minutes, stirring halfway through.

2

Check for Doneness

Pierce the potato cubes with a fork to check tenderness. If they are not completely soft, microwave in additional 1 minute increments until fully cooked through.

3

Mash and Season

Drain any excess water and mash the potatoes with butter until smooth. Gradually stir in the warm milk until you reach your desired creamy consistency then season with salt and pepper.

Substitutions

milkcream, chicken broth, or oat milk for dairy-free
buttercream cheese or sour cream for extra richness

Common mistakes

Cutting the potato cubes too large which results in uneven cooking and hard centers
Adding cold milk instead of warm milk which causes the mashed potatoes to become gluey
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