Best 20 Mashed Red Potatoes Recipes

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Mashed red potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are creamy, fluffy, and full of flavor, and they can be served as a side dish or main course. Whether you are hosting a special occasion dinner or simply looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, mashed red potatoes are a great option. With so many different recipes available, you're sure to find the perfect one to suit your taste and skill level.

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GARLIC MASHED RED POTATOES



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These creamy garlic mashed potatoes are so good, you can serve them plain-no butter or gravy is needed. This is one of our favorite red potato recipes. -Valerie Mitchell, Olathe, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 medium red potatoes, quartered
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup fat-free milk, warmed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender., Drain well. Add the butter, milk and salt; mash. Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUZY'S MASHED RED POTATOES



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These are the best I've had! Red potato skins are full of flavor!

Provided by B.T.

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
½ cup butter
½ cup milk
¼ cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
  • Combine potatoes with butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash together until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 95.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

MASHED RED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND PARMESAN



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Make and share this Mashed Red Potatoes With Garlic and Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 lbs red potatoes, unpeeled, quartered
3 garlic cloves, peeled (depending on size and taste preference)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Put potatoes and garlic in lg pan.
  • Cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  • Drain well.
  • Mash with the butter, milk, and salt.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese.

GARLIC & CHIVE MASHED RED POTATOES



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My husband loved the mashed potatoes at a local resturant, so I came up with this recipe that he loves!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, cubed
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup minced chives
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender., Drain; mash potatoes with sour cream and milk. Stir in the chives, garlic, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GARLIC MASHED RED POTATOES



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Make and share this Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 lbs red potatoes, quartered
3 -4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup nonfat milk, warmed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat.
  • Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Drain well, then return potatoes to the pot.
  • Add the butter, milk and salt and mash well. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

MASHED RED POTATOES



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These chunky mashed potatoes are rich enough to stand on their own. But if you like, take them over the top by adding your choice of cheese, bacon and/orsour cream. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4-1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 to 1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream, warmed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , In a large bowl, mash the potatoes with butter, salt, pepper and enough cream to achieve desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MASHED RED POTATOES WITH BASIL AND CHIVE



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This recipe adapted from Dave Lieberman's Young and Hungry (Hyperion, 2005)

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a medium saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Season with salt. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add cream and butter; mash coarsely using a masher. Stir in chives and basil until evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper.

MASHED RED-CURRY SWEET POTATOES



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Coconut milk and curry paste update sweet potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes (about 4 pounds)
3/4 cup coconut milk
2 1/2 to 3 teaspoons Thai red-curry paste
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for dishes
1 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake on a baking sheet until soft, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly. Peel potatoes, transfer to a bowl, and mash with a potato masher.
  • Bring coconut milk and curry paste to a simmer in a saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes. Add potatoes along with 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 tablespoons butter, and the salt, and stir.
  • Preheat broiler. Butter six 1-cup gratin dishes or one 6-cup baking dish. Spoon mixture into dishes, and smooth tops. Drizzle with remaining maple syrup. Dot with remaining butter, cut into small pieces. Broil until tops are sizzling and browned, 3 to 4 minutes.

RED LOBSTER WHITE CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES RECIPE



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The is a copy cat recipe of the Red Lobster White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes. I love them but Red Lobster doesn't carry them any more. they are quite easy to make.

Provided by Diana109

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
4 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer until fork tender. Drain completely.
  • Mix potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • When smooth, add butter and blend. Add cream, a little at a time and beat; add sour cream and blend. Add cheese, salt and pepper and blend again.

COD CROQUETTES, SWEET RED PEPPER GRAVY, AND MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 large starchy potatoes, peeled and cut cubed
Salt
1 lemon
1 1/4 pounds fresh cod fish
1/4 cup vegetable oil, eyeball it
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning blend, (recommended: Old Bay) 2/3 palm full
2 ribs celery and their greens, finely chopped
1 small yellow skinned onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, a few sprigs
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, a handful
Black pepper
1 egg
2 cups plain bread crumbs
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup cream or half-and-half
1 pound triple washed spinach leaves, stemmed and chopped

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Put a lid on the pot and bring the water up to a boil. Salt water and cook potatoes until tender, 15 minutes.
  • Bring 1/2-inch water to a simmer in a large nonstick skillet. Zest a lemon and reserve. Cut lemon and season the fish the some lemon juice and salt and add to the simmering water. Cover pan and cook fish 8 minutes.
  • Remove and flake fish into a bowl. Discard water and wipe out pan, returning it to heat over medium flame and add 1/4 cup vegetable oil. To the fish, add reserved lemon zest, seafood seasoning, celery, onion, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to fish. Add egg and 1 cup of the bread crumbs. Form 8 fish patties and toss in remaining bread crumbs to set the patties.
  • Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil to the cleaned out pan and heat over medium flame.
  • Cook patties in the oil for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden and reserve under foil or in warm oven. Return skillet to heat again over medium flame and melt in 2 tablespoons of butter then add the red bell peppers and shallots and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add in flour and cook a minute more. Whisk in broth, thicken, and season with salt and pepper to make savory red pepper gravy.
  • Drain cooked potatoes and return to hot pot. Add in remaining butter, garlic and 1/4 cup cream or half & half. Mash and season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Fold in spinach leaves until they all wilt into potatoes.
  • To serve, pile spinach mashers on plates and top with patties and gravy.

NOLA'S MASHED RED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 pound small red bliss potatoes, quartered
12 whole roasted garlic cloves
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped green onion, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a saucepan cover unpeeled potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil. Cook just until tender -- do not overcook or potatoes will be watery. Drain well, return pan with potatoes to low heat and shake to dry. Squeeze in garlic cloves, cream, butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Mash together with a potato masher until ingredients are combined but potatoes are still lumpy.

RED SKIN MASHED POTATOES



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Make and share this Red Skin Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 -10 large red potatoes, unpeeled and quartered
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Mash potatoes and add remaining ingredients.
  • Mix until fluffy and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.1, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 50, Sodium 159.5, Carbohydrate 80.5, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 12.8

SOUR CREAM MASHED RED POTATOES



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One of the great things about these creamy, mashed potatoes is that they are even better if you make them a day ahead and and bake them the next day! I like to use the garlic and chive or vegetable garden cream cheese for these.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 medium red potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream (8 oz)
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic salt (you can use regular salt if you prefer, but you might want to add less)
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat;cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • In a large mixing bowl,mash the potatoes. Add the cream cheese,sour cream, milk, 1 tblspn of the butter, parsley flakes and garlic salt;beat until smooth.
  • Spoon into a greased 2 qt baking dish. Dot with remaining butter;sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.9, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 70, Sodium 186.8, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 11.2

SLOW COOKER MASHED RED POTATOES WITH PARMESAN



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When there's no space on the stovetop to boil and mash potatoes, braise and mash them in a slow cooker - an easy and forgiving one-pot method. This rustic version has big flavors, thanks to the garlic that's cooked and smashed with the potatoes. The five garlic cloves lends a fairly assertive flavor, so decrease it to 2 or 3 cloves if you want a more subtle effect. You can leave the dish on warm for up to 3 hours after you mash the potatoes, just stir in the Parmesan and parsley right before serving.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 4h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pounds red-skinned potatoes, cut into roughly 1-inch chunks
5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1/2 cup olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon (2 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (about 2 1/4 cups)
Leaves of 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Toss together the potatoes, garlic, olive oil, juice of 1/4 the lemon (about 1 tablespoon), salt and a generous amount of black pepper in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high, stirring once or twice to encourage even cooking, until the potatoes are very tender, about 4 hours.
  • Coarsely mash the potatoes and garlic with a potato masher. Just before serving, fold in the Parmesan, parsley and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 374, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 623 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

RED AND BLUE MASHED POTATOES



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Red and Blue Mashed Potatoes is a great recipe for the blue cheese lovers-use our Baby Reds® Flavored mashed potatoes, then simply add bacon and blue cheese. Easy, quick and delicious!

Provided by Idahoan

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Idahoan®

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (4 ounce) package Idahoan® Baby Reds Flavored Mashed Potatoes
1 (2.5 ounce) package bacon pieces
½ cup blue cheese crumbles

Steps:

  • Follow package directions and prepare mashed potatoes.
  • Stir in bacon and cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 901.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

MASHED RED POTATOES WITH HORSERADISH



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Make and share this Mashed Red Potatoes With Horseradish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jovigirl

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs new potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
3/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In saucepan, cover the potatoes with salted water.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Cook until tender when pierced with tip of pairing knife, about 25 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, bring milk to a simmer. Mash the potatoes with the butter, horseradish, hot milk and salt. (If too thin, cook over medium, stirring until thickened.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.5, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 36.9, Sodium 722.8, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 6.3

RED CHILE BRAISED BEEF STEW OVER MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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In this recipe, beef stew meat is braised in a rich, mildly spicy red chile sauce until fork tender and served over mashed sweet potatoes.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
2 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cubed
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup beef broth
1 (12 ounce) bottle Mexican guajillo red chile cooking sauce (such as Herdez®)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 green onions, chopped
⅓ cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon butter
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer at a low boil until tender all the way through when pierced with a sharp knife, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and set seasoning mix aside.
  • Coat the bottom of a large saute pan with oil and place over medium-high heat. Add beef to the hot oil and sprinkle with seasoning mix. Cook, stirring as needed, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Cook in batches if needed, to avoid overcrowding. Transfer beef to a plate and set aside.
  • Add more oil to the pan if necessary and add onion. Cook and stir until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth, chile sauce, and tomato paste to the pan. Cook and stir until sauce is well combined and warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Return beef to the pan, bring sauce to a low boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer stew for 1 hour.
  • Drain sweet potatoes and allow to cool until safe to handle. Remove skins using a paper towel to pull them off and discard. Place sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl and add sour cream, butter, and salt. Beat using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Spoon individual portions of sweet potatoes onto serving plates and top with heaping spoonfuls of stew. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 342.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

BUTTERMILK MASHED RED POTATOES



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Leave the red skins on the mashed potatoes and give them an added crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds red new potatoes, scrubbed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add buttermilk, sour cream, and butter; mash with a potato masher until creamy. Season generously with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g

CROCK POT MASHED RED POTATOES



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This is a delicious and simple recipe. The potatoes require 15 minutes pre-cooking on your cook top and only take 2-3 hours in your crock pot. I found this on AllRecipes.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Potato

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 lbs red potatoes, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon garlic, minced (to taste)
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook the potatoes, garlic, and bouillon until potatoes are tender but firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving water.
  • In a bowl, mash potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese, adding reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.
  • Transfer the potato mixture to a slow cooker, cover, and cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Just before serving, stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.

MEAT LOAF & MASHED RED POTATOES



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Satisfy the meat-and-potatoes eaters in your house with this satisfying dish that all cooks up in one pot! Talk about classic comfort food. -Faith Cromwell, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
1-1/2 cups beef stock, divided
3 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
2 large portobello mushrooms (about 6 ounces), cut into chunks
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium carrot, cut into chunks
1 celery rib, cut into chunks
3 garlic cloves, halved
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 pounds ground beef
3/4 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
GLAZE:
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
POTATOES:
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes and 1 cup stock. Microwave, covered, on high just until softened, 12-15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Combine bread and remaining stock in a large bowl; let stand until liquid is absorbed. , Meanwhile, pulse mushrooms, onion, carrot, celery and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add vegetable mixture, eggs, beef, pork, Worcestershire sauce, 1-1/4 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper to bread mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly. Place meat mixture on an 18x12-in. piece of heavy-duty foil; shape into a 10x6-in. oval loaf. Lifting with foil, place in slow cooker on top of potatoes; press foil up sides and over edges of slow cooker, creating a bowl to contain meat loaf juices. Mix together glaze ingredients; spread over loaf., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 hours. Using a turkey baster, remove and discard liquid contained in foil; lifting with foil, remove meat loaf to a platter (or carefully remove meat loaf using foil, draining liquid into a small bowl). Let stand 10 minutes before cutting., Drain potatoes, reserving cooking liquid; transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Mash, gradually adding butter, remaining salt and pepper and enough reserved cooking liquid to reach desired consistency. Serve with meat loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 1107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • Select the Right Potatoes: Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for a creamy and fluffy texture.
  • Properly Peel and Cut: Peel the potatoes evenly and cut them into uniform sizes for even cooking.
  • Boil in Salted Water: Add salt to the boiling water to enhance the flavor of the potatoes.
  • Drain Thoroughly: Drain the potatoes well after boiling to remove excess water and prevent a watery mash.
  • Use Warm Milk and Butter: Warm milk and butter will incorporate smoothly into the mashed potatoes, resulting in a richer taste and texture.
  • Mash Gradually: Mash the potatoes gradually, starting with a potato masher and then using a hand mixer or food processor for a smoother consistency.
  • Season to Taste: Adjust the seasonings according to your preference. Common additions include salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs.
  • Garnish before Serving: Enhance the presentation by garnishing the mashed potatoes with chopped parsley, chives, or a sprinkle of paprika.

Conclusion:

With careful attention to detail and a few simple tips, you can create perfectly creamy and flavorful mashed red potatoes. These versatile side dish pairs well with a variety of main courses and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or a more creative twist, mashed red potatoes are sure to be a hit at any table.

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