What is a portion of mashed potato?
The United States Department of Agriculture considers that a serving of mashed potatoes is 1 cup, which equals 210 grams (g) or almost half a pound (0.46 pounds). But don’t let anyone dictate(r) to you the size of a mashed potato serving. If you want to eat 2 cups, or even 3, it’s your decision.
How many cups is 2 potatoes?
We found that it took 1 medium white potato to obtain 1 cup of either sliced or shredded potato. When dicing we needed 1.25 potatoes to reach the 1 cup mark. When preparing French fries, it took 1.3 potatoes to result in about 1 cup. However, when measuring for 1 cup of mashed, 2 whole potatoes did the trick.
How to make mashed potatoes for just two people?
In a medium pot,cover potatoes with cold water and salt generously.
How many potatoes to make 2 cups mashed?
We found that it took 1 medium white potato to obtain 1 cup of either sliced or shredded potato. When dicing we needed 1.25 potatoes to reach the 1 cup mark. When preparing French fries, it took 1.3 potatoes to result in about 1 cup. However, when measuring for 1 cup of mashed, 2 whole potatoes did the trick.
How do you make perfect mashed potatoes?
Place potatoes in large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Add 3/4 teaspoon of the salt.
Can you make mashed potatoes ahead of time?
Scrub or peel the potatoes and put them into a pot of cold water.