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Thickened Mashed Potatoes


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple recipe to thicken your mashed potatoes using cornstarch or flour.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Mashed Potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (or Flour or Powdered Milk)

Instructions

  1. Slowly add cornstarch, flour, or powdered milk to your runny mashed potatoes, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  2. Stir the potatoes together and add another tablespoon until they have thickened to your desired thickness.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of cornstarch based on the consistency you prefer.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg