Recreate the classic taste of Popeye's Mashed Potatoes and Gravy at home with this simple and delicious copycat recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 cup milk warm
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add warm milk, softened butter, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a roux, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and water, stirring until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the mashed potatoes topped with the thickened gravy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg