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canned mashed potatoes topped with a pat of butter and green herbs in a glass serving bowl
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4.15 from 7 votes

Canned Mashed Potatoes

Making mashed potatoes using canned potatoes is super easy- it takes less than 10 minutes for this side dish to come together. These creamy canned mashed potatoes make the perfect addition to a simple supper on busy evenings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 371kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 15 oz cans whole potatoes drained
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter sliced

Instructions

  • Add the drained potatoes to a medium sized pot. Pour in the milk.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to a simmer and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Stir often.
  • Remove the pot from heat.
  • Using a sturdy potato masher, mash the potatoes in the pot until mostly smooth.
  • Add the garlic powder, and season with salt & pepper, to taste. Stir again to evenly incorporate.
  • Transfer the mashed potatoes to a bowl for serving, and top with the sliced pats of butter.
  • Spoon onto plates, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't have whole milk? You can sub half & half, if needed.
  • If you want thicker potatoes, use less milk.
  • Want even creamier potatoes? Add a spoonful of whipped cream cheese or sour cream, and stir in until evenly combined.
  • You can use an immersion blender instead of a potato masher if you want smoother mashed potatoes.
  • In addition to the pats of butter, I like to serve mine topped with extra freshly cracked black pepper and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Makes for a pretty presentation for such a simple dish, especially for nicer dinners or holidays.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 1901mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 3mg