Mashed potatoes, a staple of comfort food, can be elevated from ordinary to extraordinary with the right ingredients and techniques. Whether you prefer a classic mashed potato recipe or something with a twist, there are endless possibilities to create a dish that is both rich and creamy. From choosing the perfect potatoes to mastering the art of whipping them to perfection, this article will guide you through the steps to create the ultimate mashed potato experience that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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RICH AND CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
Three key ingredients make up these rich and creamy mashed potatoes. You'll never make mashed potatoes another way again. Great for the slow cooker, too.
Provided by Julie Clark
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash, peel and cut the potatoes into large chunks.
- Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and fill the pot with cold water, leaving about 2 inches at the top of the pan.
- Place the pan on the stovetop on medium-high heat.
- Allow the water to come to a boil, then turn the water down to medium heat.
- Boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the water from the potatoes.
- Put potatoes through a food mill or potato ricer for the fluffiest texture.
- Stir in the cream cheese, butter, heavy cream and salt.
- Gently fold the potatoes using a rubber spatula until they are smooth and creamy. Be careful not to mix too hard because want to keep the potato fluffiness that ricing the potatoes give.
- Serve warm.
- You can top with butter, salt, chives or parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 401 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
RICH AND CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
These mashed potatoes are especially rich, thanks to the whipping cream. The pretty red potato skins peeking through the creamy mashed potatoes will draw comments.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with the cream, butter, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
RICH & CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
It's a cinch to jazz up instant mashed potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese, then cook and serve them from a slow cooker. For a special touch, sprinkle this creamy mashed potatoes recipe with chopped fresh chives, canned french-fried onions or fresh grated Parmesan cheese. -Donna Bardocz, Howell, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 2h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a greased 4-qt. slow cooker, whisk the boiling water, milk, cream cheese, butter and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the potato flakes, garlic salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ULTRA CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
The secret to making these potatoes extra-flavorful is cooking them in chicken broth. Then they're mashed until perfectly smooth and creamy with just the right amount of butter, cream and pepper.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the broth and potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain, reserving the broth.
- Mash the potatoes with 1/4 cup broth, cream, butter and black pepper. Add additional broth, if needed, until desired consistency. Serve with the gravy.
- Ultimate Mashed Potatoes: Stir 1/2 cup sour cream, 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve some for garnish), and 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives into the hot mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with the reserved bacon.
CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Peel the potatoes and rinse them in cold water. Chop the potatoes in fourths. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, and then return them to the pan. With the burner on low heat, mash the potatoes with a potato masher; the more steam that's released while you mash, the better. Mash for about 5 minutes. Turn off the burner.
- Add the butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, and seasonings. Stir to combine, and if the mixture needs thinning, add milk. Check the seasonings, adding salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour the mashed potatoes into a large casserole pan. Dot the surface with butter. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 more minutes. Serve immediately.
CREAMY AND DECADENT MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: russet potato, bay leaves, garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, heavy cream, whole milk, unsalted butter, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Sides
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add the potatoes, bay leaves, garlic, rosemary, and thyme to a large pot. Pour in the cream and milk, bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, reserving the cooking liquid, and discard the herbs and garlic. Press the potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl.
- Add about 1½ cups of the reserved cooking liquid to the potatoes and stir until creamy. Add the butter, salt, and pepper, and stir to incorporate.
- Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.
- Note: You can save any extra cooking liquid and use it to rehydrate leftover mashed potatoes the next day.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 8 grams
ULTRA CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
Mashed potatoes are one of those "staple" recipes you must have, and this version won't let you down. Cooking the potatoes in chicken broth makes them rich and super flavorful. {Campbell's}
Provided by Alley Barbie
Categories Low Protein
Time 35m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the broth and potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain, reserving the broth.
- Mash the potatoes with 1/4 cup broth, cream, butter and black pepper. Add additional broth, if needed, until desired consistency. Serve with the gravy.
- Ultimate Mashed Potatoes: Stir 1/2 cup sour cream, 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve some for garnish), and 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives into the hot mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with the reserved bacon.
CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
Make and share this Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in boiling salted water 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Mash potatoes with salt and pepper, butter, cream cheese and milk.
- Serve hot with gravy of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.5, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 44, Sodium 514.1, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 5
CREAMIEST MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: yukon gold potato, kosher salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, fresh rosemary, garlic, butter, freshly ground black pepper, chive, gravy
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Sides
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- On a cutting board, peel the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a large bowl of cold water after peeling to prevent discoloration.
- Dice the potatoes into 1-inch (2-cm) cubes.
- Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water, along with the salt. Bring to a soft boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 12 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir the potatoes around for 2-3 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher, potato ricer, or by pushing through a fine mesh sieve with a spatula.
- Add the melted butter and stir to incorporate, then season with salt to taste.
- In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, rosemary, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over low heat, let simmer for a few minutes, then remove the pot from the heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Gradually add the cream mixture to the potatoes, a little at a time, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Top with a pat of butter, freshly ground black pepper, and a sprinkle with chives, or gravy, if desired.
- Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 810 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 6 grams
CREAMY MASHED POTATOES II
Creamy mashed potatoes with ranch seasoning in them. Grandma Jan's Thanksgiving dinner mashed potatoes. For a variation, try sprinkling your favorite shredded cheese over the top before baking.
Provided by AMANDA43
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C).
- Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain water, and add cream cheese, butter, sour cream and ranch dressing mix. Mash until creamy using a potato masher or electric mixer. Spread evenly in a large baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 204.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
Tips:
- Choose the Right Potatoes: Russet potatoes are the classic choice for mashed potatoes, but you can also use Yukon Gold or red potatoes for a creamier texture.
- Cut the Potatoes Evenly: This will ensure that they cook evenly.
- Don't Overcook the Potatoes: Overcooked potatoes will be gluey and lose their flavor.
- Add Milk and Butter Gradually: This will help you achieve the desired consistency.
- Season to Taste: Salt and pepper are the basic seasonings for mashed potatoes, but you can also add garlic, herbs, or cheese.
- Use a Potato Ricer or Food Mill: This will give you the smoothest mashed potatoes.
- Whip the Potatoes Until Fluffy: This will incorporate air and make the potatoes light and fluffy.
- Serve the Mashed Potatoes Hot: They're best when served immediately after they're made.
Conclusion:
Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a special holiday meal. With these tips, you can make the best mashed potatoes that your family and friends will love. Remember, the key to great mashed potatoes is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook them with care. Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and seasonings to find the perfect mashed potatoes for your taste.
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