Are you planning a feast for a large gathering and want to serve the ultimate side dish? Look no further than the classic comfort food, mashed potatoes! This article will guide you through the art of creating the perfect mashed potatoes, ensuring they are creamy, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. From selecting the right potatoes to mastering the cooking technique, we'll cover all the essential steps to help you make a crowd-pleasing dish that will leave your guests wanting more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DO-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES FOR A CROWD
For those times when you need to feed a crowd, make Do-Ahead Mashed Potatoes for a Crowd, utilizing your slow cooker to help.Low FODMAP Serving Size Info: Makes about 6-quarts (5.7 L) of mashed potatoes; 25 servings of about a scant cup per serving
Provided by Dédé Wilson
Categories Side Dish
Time 4h50m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Scrub the potatoes, peel or don't peel. Cut into large chunks and place in a very large pot with plenty of headroom. Fill with water to cover and then add a few extra inches of water; salt the water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Adjust heat and vigorously simmer until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes or until done.
- Meanwhile, warm 3 cups (720 ml) of the milk (or half and half if you want richer mashed potatoes) with the 1/2 cup (113 g) of butter.
- Butter the inside of your slow cooker at this time, as well.
- Drain well in a colander. Return potatoes to the pot over low heat and toss them around a few times to dry out a bit.
- If you are going to mash with a hand-held potato masher you will proceed right in the pot. If you are going to use a ricer or food mill, you will do that right in the slow cooker.
- Using Hand-Held Potato Masher: Use a potato masher to begin mashing the potatoes right in the cooking pot, adding the warmed milk and melted butter. Add additional milk if necessary and keep mashing to achieve desired texture. You want them a little looser than usual, as they will dry out a tad in the slow cooker. Taste and season well with salt and pepper. Transfer to slow cooker. Dot potatoes with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Cover the slow cooker and set on warm for up to 4 hours.
- Using Ricer or Food Mill: Place ricer or food mill over slow cooker. Add potatoes to ricer or food mill and press potatoes into slow cooker. Clean out skins from food mill as you go. Once all the potatoes are in the slow cooker, add warmed milk and melted butter and use a balloon whisk to bring everything together. Add additional milk if needed, whisking it in well. You want the mashed potatoes little looser than usual, as they will dry out a tad in the slow cooker. Taste and season to taste with salt and pepper. Dot potatoes with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Cover the slow cooker and set on warm for up to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 9 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
OLD FASHIONED MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan boil the potatoes until fork tender, drain all the liquid and return to saucepan. Smash together with a potato masher removing all the lumps.
- Add the butter and heavy cream, a little at a time, until you reach the required consistency. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and serve garnished with chopped chives.
- Note: Just before finishing you could add any other flavorings desired!
MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES FOR A CROWD
A variation on Cindy Scheck's recipe # 71205, Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes for Crock Pot, adjusted to feed my large family at holiday gatherings. These are super easy and very good. It looks like a lot of directions, but it's really not - that's just me being loquacious and sleep-deprived. Cooking time is a rough estimate - I wasn't really paying attention. Don't look at the calories!
Provided by StylinDog
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 20-25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Butter and cream cheese should be allowed to soften at room temperature for ease of use. Leaving them on the counter while you peel the potatoes should be sufficient.
- Peel potatoes, rinse, and cut into large chunks. Place in a large stockpot and fill with enough water to cover the potatoes and boil till tender.
- While potatoes boil, blend 1 1/3 cup butter with the cream cheese. (This is best done in a stand mixer.) Add sour cream and mix well. Set aside.
- Chop green onions, and refrigerate in a ziplock bag till serving time.
- Drain cooked potatoes and mash or whip to your liking (I like them super smooth, but some people prefer them lumpy.).
- Add the dairy blend to the potatoes and mix well. You can either do this in your stock pot, or divide it up into more manageable portions.
- Once it's all mixed, load it into your crockpot and whack it into the fridge.
- On serving day, dot the top of the potatoes with the remaining butter. Put the crockpot on low setting for 2-3 hours or until heated thru, then turn down to 'keep warm' setting (if your crockpot has one) till dinner time.
- Can be served directly from the crockpot for buffet, or divvied up into serving dishes for family style dining.
GOOD OLD-FASHIONED MASHED POTATO
I was looking for a mashed potato recipe on Zaar and couldn't find one. So here it is. We have mashed potatoes with casserole, stew or just as a side. Also being gluten-free I often use a gluten free pastry for the base of a pie and just top it with mash. You can use any quantity of potatoes, butter and milk/cream to your preferences.
Provided by Jubes
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel and cut potatoes into approx equal size pieces.
- Add potatoes to a saucepan of boiling water and boil until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the saucepan.
- Use a masher or ricer to mash the potatoes with. The longer you mash the smoother it will be (I just hate it when my mash has lumps!).
- Add the butter and mash it into the potatoes until melted. Add the milk/cream and mash until a smooth consistency is achieved. Add more milk/cream if you would like a softer or sloppier mash.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- You can also mash in some softened onions, garlic or spring onions.
- You can also use sweet potato (kumara) or any variety of potato to make mash with.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 51, Sodium 79.3, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.3, Protein 4.1
TRADITIONAL MASHED POTATOES
Mashed potatoes make a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal, so keep this recipe handy.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings (about 4-1/2 cups).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until easily pierced with a fork, 20-25 minutes. Drain. Add remaining ingredients; mash until light and fluffy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BASIC MASHED POTATOES
If you love good, old fashioned mashed potatoes this is the perfect recipe. Simple and delicious.
Provided by Esmee Williams
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
- In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 76.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
Tips:
- For the creamiest mashed potatoes, use a potato ricer to mash them instead of a potato masher.
- If you don't have a potato ricer, you can use a food mill or a blender to mash the potatoes. Just be careful not to over-mix them, or they will become gluey.
- Add the milk and butter to the potatoes while they are still hot. This will help them absorb the liquid and create a smooth, creamy texture.
- Season the mashed potatoes to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. You can also add a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkling of cheese.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle the mashed potatoes with grated Parmesan cheese or breadcrumbs and then bake them in the oven until golden brown.
Conclusion:
Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are simple to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like them creamy and smooth or crispy and cheesy, there is a mashed potato recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious side dish, give mashed potatoes a try.
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