Best 7 Mashed Potatoes With Sauteed Leeks Recipes

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With winter weather fast approaching, there's no better comfort food than a hearty plate of creamy mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes go well with virtually any meat, vegetable or sauce, and they are easy to make. However, if you're looking to elevate this dish from simple to spectacular, then you need to try our recipe for mashed potatoes with sautéed leeks. Leeks add a subtle oniony flavor that perfectly complements the fluffy mashed potatoes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MASHED POTATOES WITH LEEKS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (5 to 6 medium), peeled and chopped
Kosher salt
2 sticks salted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
2 leeks (white and light green parts), thinly sliced and rinsed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 to 3/4 cup milk, warmed

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the potatoes are very tender but not falling apart, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, thyme and rosemary. Cook, stirring, until the leeks soften, 12 to 15 minutes; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Drain the potatoes and return to the pot over low heat; cook until any excess water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1½ sticks butter, reserving 1 tablespoon for topping, and mash with a potato masher until smooth and the butter has melted. Gradually mash in ½ cup milk and ½ teaspoon salt until creamy, adding up to ¼ cup more milk as needed. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cooked leeks.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a bowl; top with the remaining butter before serving.

SAUTéED LEEK MASHED POTATOES



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In this healthy mashed potato recipe, we flavor the mashed potatoes with leeks lightly sautéed in butter and tangy buttermilk. These mashed potatoes are an amazing side to grilled steak or chicken.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 12 medium)
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups halved and thinly sliced leeks (about 2 large; see Tip), white and light green parts only
1 cup buttermilk
Black or white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes, if desired, and cut into 2-inch chunks. Place the potatoes and salt in a large heavy saucepan. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook until potatoes are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until soft and beginning to brown, 4 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher, an electric hand-held mixer or by working through a ricer.
  • Stir the leeks, buttermilk and pepper into the mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 295.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

MASHED POTATOES WITH SAUTEED LEEKS



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Categories     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Leek     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 baking potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 large leeks, sliced (white and light green parts)
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook potato pieces in large pot of boiling water until tender.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks and cook until tender and beginning to color, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and return to pot. Mash. Mix in milk. Stir in leek mixture. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

MASHED POTATOES WITH LEEKS AND SOUR CREAM



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield approximately 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 baking potatoes
4 large leeks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus 1/2 cup
2 cups chicken broth
Salt and white pepper
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and quarter them. Put in a pot of cold water with some salt and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Clean and chop leeks. Melt the 2 tablespoons butter in a large saute pan. Add leeks and sweat until they are soft and translucent. Add chicken broth and a little salt and white pepper and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Puree all in blender and put aside.
  • Mash the potatoes with a masher. Add leeks, sour cream, 1/2 cup butter, and milk. Whip with an electric hand mixer. Do not over beat. Season, to taste, with salt and white pepper. Can be reheated in microwave before serving.
  • Note: A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

NIF'S BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES WITH SAUTEED LEEKS



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I kept this recipe light but you can add butter if you want to! It's an easy way to make potatoes with a little twist. I find that the salt and pepper are necessary because you don't use the salty butter. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed (2-inch - 3-inch cubes)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups leeks, whites and light greens, cut into 1/4-inch slices and rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, minced
1 cup fat-free buttermilk, slightly warmed
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender.
  • Meanwhile, saute leeks in olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick pan until slightly golden, about 4 minutes. Add rosemary and stir for an additional minute or so - until you can smell it).
  • Strain the potatoes when they are tender but do not rinse. Add buttermilk and mash or use a hand blender on low (never high!) to mash them. Add most of the leek mixture and salt and pepper to taste ~ important!
  • Scoop into a serving dish and sprinkle reserved leek mixture on top.

MASHED POTATOES WITH LEEKS AND SOUR CREAM



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Categories     Potato     Side     Sauté     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Leek     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons butter
4 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks; sauté until just beginning to color, about 15 minutes. Add potatoes and water. Season with salt. Increase heat to high; bring to boil. Cover; boil until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover; boil until almost all liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
  • Mash potatoes coarsely; mix in sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat, stirring.) Transfer to large bowl.

MASHED POTATOES WITH KALE AND LEEKS



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i just threw this together last night when some great friends came over for dinner. it was a really tasty addition to the rest of the meal: big, fresh romaine salad, cran carrots (posted separately) sauteed mushrooms, my friend's lentil loaf (posted separately), rye bread, great spanish red wine, candidato-blueberry crumble for dessert (posted separately). and my husband and i just finished up the leftovers which reheated nicely. enjoy!

Provided by hlkljgk

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 medium red potatoes
2 cups kale, chopped (_not_ packed too snuggly ;)
1 medium leek, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup potato water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • cube and boil potatoes (with skins) in lightly salted water.
  • strain, reserve 1 cup water.
  • sautee garlic and leek in 2 Tbs oil until translucent.
  • add kale, sautee until wilted.
  • mash potatoes with reserved water, 2 remaining Tbs of oil.
  • fold in sauteed veggies.
  • add salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Choosing the right type of potatoes: For the creamiest and smoothest mashed potatoes, use starchy potatoes like russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes.
  • Preparing the potatoes: Cut the potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking. Soaking the potatoes in cold water for about 30 minutes before boiling can help remove excess starch and prevent them from becoming gummy.
  • Boiling the potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the potatoes and cook until tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot over low heat for a few minutes to evaporate any remaining water.
  • Mashing the potatoes: Use a potato masher or ricer to mash the potatoes until smooth. Alternatively, you can use a hand mixer on low speed to achieve a lighter and fluffier texture.
  • Adding flavor: Incorporate butter, milk, cream, or sour cream to create a richer and creamier mashed potato base. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. For a more decadent flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled bacon.
  • Sautéing the leeks: Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced leeks and cook until softened and caramelized. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combining the potatoes and leeks: Add the sautéed leeks to the mashed potatoes and stir until well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the potatoes gluey.

Conclusion:

Mashed potatoes with sautéed leeks offer a delicious and comforting side dish that complements a variety of main courses. The combination of creamy mashed potatoes and savory leeks creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or enjoy experimenting with different ingredients, this versatile dish allows for endless variations and personal touches. So, gather your ingredients, follow the simple steps outlined in the recipe, and indulge in the culinary delight of mashed potatoes with sautéed leeks!

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