American · Stovetop
Creamy mashed potatoes
Soft potatoes, warm milk and butter are all you need for a dependable side. A hand masher keeps the texture fluffy without turning it gluey.
American · FROM THE FDR RECIPES KITCHEN
Microwave paprika potatoes
Small potato pieces steam in the microwave, then get tossed with paprika butter and parsley. This version uses an ordinary microwave-safe bowl instead of the specialist browning skillet in the old recipe.
Make it at home.
Ingredients
Step by step
Step 1
Put the potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a microwave-safe lid, leaving a vent.
Step 2
For a 900–1,000 W microwave, cook on high for 5 minutes. Stir carefully, re-cover and cook for 3–6 minutes more, until a fork passes easily through the largest pieces.
Step 3
Leave covered for 2 minutes. Open the lid away from your face and drain any excess water.
Step 4
Add the butter and paprika. Toss until the butter melts, then finish with parsley, salt and pepper.
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About this recipe
Adapted from archive recipe 658. The browning dish and flour coating are replaced with covered microwave steaming. Never preheat an empty ordinary bowl as if it were a browning pan.
Edited for PotusPlate, October 2026. This home adaptation has not yet been kitchen-tested. The archive photograph illustrates the earlier version.
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