You can turn an old time favorite into a new favorite by adding a few simple ingredients, see my ideas for creative mashed potatoes.
Serves 8
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup butter
enough water to completely cover the potatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a covered large saucepan cook potatoes in the water for 20 minutes until tender, drain
Mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer on low speed. Add butter, salt and pepper. Gradually add cream to make potatoes rich and fluffy. Serve warm.
Cooking Wiser:
Omit heavy cream and use 2% milk
Use 2 cups chicken broth to replace the water- increases the flavor and decreases the need for all the cream and butter. Use 2 tablespoon butter instead of ½ cup.
Start with cold water when boiling the potatoes
Use a low starch potato such as Yukon gold or red
Terri’s Tips:
Mix it up, create a new version and add a lot of flavor; use any combination of the following that sounds good to you:
Add ½ cup crisp cooked bacon, 1/3 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper and ½ cup fresh grated cheddar cheese
Add 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped and 4 cloves minced garlic
Add ½ cup fresh grated smoked gouda cheese and 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
Add 1 cup chopped caramelized onions and ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped