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Mashed potato
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This article is about the food. For other uses, see Mashed potato (disambiguation).
See also: Instant mashed potatoes
Mashed potato or mashed potatoes (American, Canadian and Australian English), colloquially known as mash (British English),[2] is a dish made by mashing boiled or steamed potatoes, usually with added milk, butter, salt and pepper. It is generally served as a side dish to meat or vegetables. Roughly mashed potatoes are sometimes called smashed potatoes.[citation needed] Dehydrated instant mashed potatoes[3] and frozen mashed potatoes[4] are available. Mashed potatoes are an ingredient in other dishes, such as dumplings and gnocchi.[5][6]
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![]() A serving of mashed potatoes in a bowl with two whole potatoes | |
Course | Side dish, condiment |
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Place of origin | United Kingdom[1] |
Region or state | England |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | Potatoes, butter, milk or cream, salt, black pepper |
Variations | Duchess potatoes |
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