Best 8 Potato Puree Puré Recipes

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Potato puree, also known as mashed potatoes, is a classic culinary dish enjoyed by people of all ages. It is made from cooked potatoes that are mashed until smooth and creamy, often with the addition of milk, butter, and seasonings. Potato puree can be served as a side dish to accompany a wide variety of main courses, or it can be used as a filling for savory dishes such as shepherd's pie. With so many variations and possibilities, finding the best recipe for potato puree can be a daunting task. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to help you create the perfect potato puree, whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice cook.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO PUREE



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Martha's recipe was inspired by a potato puree from the restaurant Eleven Madison Park.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons sea salt
Freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with about 2 inches water. Set steamer basket in pot (water should not come through the holes). Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a rapid simmer.
  • Add potatoes to steamer basket and steam until tender when pierced with a knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, whisking occasionally, until the butter is deep golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Place the thyme and garlic in a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth. Strain the butter over the garlic and thyme into a medium bowl, add cream, and whisk to combine.
  • Remove potatoes from steamer basket. Drain, and immediately press through a medium mesh sieve into a large bowl using a rubber spatula. Fold the cream mixture into the potatoes. Press mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

GARLIC AND ROSEMARY POTATO PUREE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for reheating (optional)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 to 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves (from about 2 sprigs)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of water and add a pinch of salt. Set steamer basket in pot, making sure water doesn't seep through holes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a rapid simmer.
  • Add potatoes to steamer basket and steam until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Bring cream, garlic, and rosemary to a simmer in a small pot, then remove from heat and let steep 30 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve. Clean pot, then return cream to pot. Add butter and heat over medium until melted, stirring to combine. Cover and keep warm, either over lowest setting on the stove or in a warm pot.
  • Remove potatoes from steamer basket and while the potatoes are still hot, pass through a ricer or a food mill fitted with a fine disk into a large bowl. Stir in cream mixture and season with salt and pepper. If a finer texture is desired, pass puree through a medium-mesh sieve, pressing on solids with a rubber spatula to extract as much puree as possible. Reheat over medium heat with a little more cream or water if necessary before serving.

POTATO PURéE



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This potato purée is a refined, incredibly luxurious version of good old-fashioned mashed potatoes-and that means Chef Emma Bengtsson doesn't stint when it comes to butter and milk! We recommend using a food mill or potato ricer to get extra silky-smooth results.

Provided by Emma Bengtsson

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
Kosher salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup whole milk, warmed in a saucepan
Minced parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add cubed potatoes to a medium saucepan with a big pinch of salt and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook until very soft and almost falling apart, about 20 minutes. When potatoes are cooked, drain well. Then place them back into the hot pot (with the heat turned off) to evaporate any residual moisture, 30 seconds.
  • Run potatoes through a food mill or potato ricer into a mixing bowl. Add butter and stir well to combine; then pour in the warm milk and whisk until thoroughly combined. Add salt to taste and place back into the saucepan. Over very low heat, whisk again to release extra moisture in the potatoes.
  • When potatoes are smooth and creamy, but still hold their shape when folded over, transfer to serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

POTATO PUREE - PURé



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It is like at American mashed patatoes, just more creamy and soft. It is one of the most beloved kids side dish, and adults too, of course! Also it is perfect to go with many different dishes: grilled steak, oven baked chicken, fried chicken, roast, fish. You can be sure!

Provided by Vane84

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lbs potatoes (white)
1/4 cup milk (300ml)
5 1/2 tablespoons butter (80gr)
sea salt
ground nutmeg
ground black pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Choose potatoes more or less of the same size and not too big.
  • Boil the unpeeled potatoes in salt water for about 40 minutes. Of course, the cooking time depends on their size. To be sure, you can always check the right cooking time, pricking them with a fork.
  • It is hard, but peel the potatos while they are still hot.
  • Now cut the potatos to uniform cubes, mash them with a potatos masher or elettronic mixer.
  • Put the mashed potatos in a saucepan in a low heat, add cubed butter and hot milk a little at a time, always stirring with a wooden spoon, being careful do not let form lumps.
  • Our puree should be creamy and smooth, but not watery: pay attention to not add too much milk then.
  • Add salt to taste, a pinch of ground nutmeg, black pepper (if you like).
  • For tastier Potato puree add 2-3 tbps of grated parmisan.
  • Stir all ingredients together again, then remove it from heat, and that's it!
  • Your Potato Puree is done: eat it immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 46.3, Sodium 202.1, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 7.4

REALLY CREAMY POTATO PURéE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds large Yukon gold potatoes
2 cups heavy cream, warmed
1/2 pound (2 sticks) European-style salted butter, diced, cold
Kosher salt
Chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a parchment-lined sheet pan, arrange the potatoes in an even layer. Bake the potatoes until tender, about 45 minutes. Let the potatoes cool slightly until able to be handled but still hot. Peel the potatoes.
  • Add one potato at a time to a ricer and rice the potatoes into a pot. Add the warm cream to the potatoes and some pieces of butter. Whisk until smooth. Continue to add most of the remaining butter, whisking piece by piece, reserving 1 to 2 tablespoons to finish. Season the potatoes with salt.
  • Fill a small Dutch oven with hot water to warm it up. Dump the water and transfer the potatoes to the pot. Top with the remaining butter and garnish with chives.

POTATO AND LEEK PURéE



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Provided by Joachim Splichal

Categories     Milk/Cream     Food Processor     Potato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Leek     Small Plates

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, washed, and quartered
2 leeks, trimmed, cleaned, and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot with water just to cover, boil the potatoes and leeks forabout 30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with the tip of a knife. Drain, reserving the water, and remove the potatoes. Pass them through a ricer. Set aside.
  • 2. Transfer the leeks to a food processor fitted with a steel blade and purée.
  • 3. Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the riced potatoes. Gradually stir in the milk, beating with a wooden spoon until creamy. Stir in the puréed leeks. Stir in some of the reserved potato water for a more liquid consistency.
  • 4. Serve immediately. Freeze leftover purée that won't be eaten the next day.

POTATO PURéE



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Provided by Zarela Martinez

Categories     Olive     Potato     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Cinco de Mayo     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 medium russet or other starchy potatoes (about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds), scrubbed and quartered but unpeeled
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup tiny new peas, fresh or frozen
3/4 cup Mexican crema or heavy cream
1 large egg, beaten
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard, or to taste
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced Italian parsley leaves
One 3-ounce jar pickled pearl onions, drained
One 3-ounce jar (1/2 cup) pitted green brined olives, drained and sliced
1/4 cup (or to taste) pickled jalapeño chiles, drained and finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the vegetables: Have ready a medium-size saucepan of boiling salted water. Add the potatoes and cook until barely tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Lift out, letting them drain well, and peel. Set aside. Add the diced carrots to the water and cook just until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Scoop out with a strainer or slotted spoon, letting them drain well, and set aside. Add the peas and cook until barely tender, about 3 minutes; remove and drain.
  • In a large bowl, mash the potatoes with a potato masher. Add the crema and beat with a wooden spoon to eliminate most of the lumps. Add the egg and mustard, continuing to beat until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • In a medium-size skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat until fragrant and sizzling but not browned. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the parsley, cook for 1 minute longer, and beat the mixture into the mashed potatoes. Stir in the carrots, peas, pickled onions, olives, and jalapeños. Taste for seasoning and add the pepper and optional salt. Transfer the mixture to a buttered 2-quart baking dish and bake 20 minutes. Serve at once.

CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO PUREE (PUREE DE CHOU-FLEUR)



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Most classic purees usually include large quantities of butter or heavy cream. This recipe is lighter, less rich and delicious. One night I made dinner and, without asking, served a puree of cauliflower and potatoes with broiled chicken and string beans. The puree, which was enough for six, was devoured by four, and I now receive frequent requests for it. Use this recipe as a guide for pureeing other vegetables. Use a ration of potato to vegetable 1 to 3 or, at most, 1 to 2. NOTE: Using a food processor to puree potatoes alone will make them pasty, but using it to puree them together with another vegetable works exceptionally well. I had to do it in two batches because I have a smaller food processor. Put cauliflower in first then the potatoes on top. I did not have to use milk it was smooth enough without it. Yummy!

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cauliflower, cored and separated into florets (about 3 pounds)
1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled (2 to 3 large potatoes)
1/4 cup milk, to 1/2 cup as needed
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Boil the vegetables until tender, about 15 minutes for the cauliflower and 30 minutes for the potatoes.
  • Drain the vegetables and puree them together in a food processor. The puree should be moist enough, but if it isn't, add some milk.
  • Stir in the butter and season with the salt and pepper. Blend well. (The puree can be made a day or two in advance and covered with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. Reheat in a water bath (bain-marie) or microwave oven.).
  • NOTE: When boiling vegetables for a puree, I find that very little additional liquid is necessary for the puree. I steamed my vegetables until soft.
  • VARIATIONS:.
  • In step 1, when you cook the cauliflower, add one or all of the following: 1 onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, or 2 carrots, thickly sliced.
  • PUREE de NAVETS (Turnip Puree): To use turnips in place of cauliflower, boil equal amounts of potatoes and turnips, cut into chunks, until tender, about 15 minutes for turnips and 30 minutes for potatoes. Prepare as above.
  • PUREE de BROCOLI (Broccoli Puree): Substitute 3 pounds of broccoli for the cauliflower.
  • At Home With The French Classics.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.9, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 372.1, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 4.6

Tips:

  • For a creamy and smooth puree, use starchy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into even-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • Cook the potatoes in salted water until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  • Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot over low heat to remove excess moisture.
  • Mash the potatoes until smooth. You can use a potato ricer, food mill, or hand masher.
  • Add warm milk, butter, and seasonings to the potatoes and mix until well combined.
  • Serve the puree immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Potato puree is a versatile and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can make a creamy and smooth puree that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious side dish, give potato puree a try.

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