V's Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Add some oomph to those boring mashed potatoes!

Submitted by Agent V
Updated on December 14, 2024
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 6 red potatoes, halved

  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

  • salt to taste

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Season water with garlic powder and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Mash potatoes in the hot skillet and add butter and garlic powder. Form mashed potatoes into a large patty and coat the edges with olive oil, allowing oil to pour under the patty. Cook until bottom is golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Break patty using a wooden spoon and fold crisp bottom through the potatoes. Repeat cooking the bottom and folding into the mashed potatoes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

386 Calories
19g Fat
51g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 386
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 140mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 19%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 1460mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.