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Momma's Mashed Potatoes

SUBMITTED BY: MINNESOTAMOM

"This is my grandma's recipe for plain old potatoes. They always come out fluffy and tasty! This is one of those old classics at our house...one of the 'nobody makes these like Momma' dishes."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 31 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • salt and black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place potatoes and lemon juice in a large saucepan, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain water from potatoes, and use a potato masher to mash. Stir in egg white and butter, and gradually mix in the half-and-half using the masher. Use more or less cream to reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by jharris
These were okay. I think the recipe would be better using smaller, red potatoes. They needed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by BONNIE
Very good! I can finally make mashed potatoes - I've had disaters before! I also used a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by DREGINEK
These came out nice, fluffy, and flavorful! I did add a some fresh minced chives and sprinkled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2003 by LYNNB5
Boy, these are good - don't know what the egg white does, but they came out wonderful! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2004 by TchrJrHi
Very good. I will admit that the lemon was a bit overpowering...I don't think that I will add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2004 by Wilemon
We enjoyed this recipe. I did omit the lemon and left the peel on the potatoes. Thanks for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by OPHELIA945
Great easy recipe...good for week night meals. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by Greenbean5
My wife prepared these mashed potatoes and they were good. They were a little dry with only a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by Laurin
My mashed potatoes weren't what they could be until I tried the lemon juice. I've always got... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2004 by ALIA0628
These are incredibly yummy, by far the best basic mashed potato recipe I've found so far. Be... MORE

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