Basic Mashed Potatoes With Four Power Ups Recipe

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Basic Mashed Potatoes With Four Power Ups
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
470
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
  • salt and ground black pepper , to taste
  • directions
  • place both varieties of potatoes in a large pot.
  • bring to a boil over high heat, then lower to medium- high to maintain a low boil.
  • cook until tender, about 25 minutes.
  • meanwhile, during the final 5 to 10 minutes of cooking, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter and cream. once the butter melts, mix well and set aside.
  • drain the potatoes. if you have a potato ricer, use it to rice the potatoes into the cooking pot. alternatively, use a large spoon to force the potatoes through the holes in the strainer, or return them to the pot whole and use a masher.
  • use an electric mixer or whisk to lightly beat the potatoes. whip in half of the butter and cream mixture, then continue adding more to reach desired consistency.

Directions:

  1. MEDITERRANEAN MASHED POTATOES
  2. -
  3. 1 batch Basic Mashed Potatoes
  4. 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  5. 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
  6. 1/2 tablespoon oregano
  7. 2 canned artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
  8. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients and serve immediately.
  9. -
  10. GERMAN MASHED POTATOES WITH SAFFRON
  11. -
  12. 1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
  13. 1 batch Basic Mashed Potatoes
  14. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  15. 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
  16. When preparing the mashed potatoes, add the crumbled saffron to the butter and cream while they heat on the stove. Continue with the mashed potato recipe as directed.
  17. Once the potatoes are mashed, in a large bowl, mix together all ingredients and serve immediately.
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  19. HORSERADISH AND DILL CREAM CHEESE MASHED POTATOES
  20. -
  21. 1/2 tablespoon dried dill
  22. 1 batch Basic Mashed Potatoes
  23. 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  24. 2 tablespoons bottled horseradish
  25. When preparing the mashed potatoes, add the dill to the butter and cream while they heat on the stove. Continue with the mashed potato recipe as directed.
  26. Once the potatoes are mashed, in a large bowl, mix together all ingredients and serve immediately.
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  28. PUMPKIN PIE MASHED POTATOES
  29. -
  30. 1/4 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  31. 1 batch Basic Mashed Potatoes
  32. 1 cup fresh cranberries
  33. 1/8 cup water
  34. 1/3 cup canned pumpkin
  35. When preparing the mashed potatoes, add the pumpkin pie spice to the butter and cream while they heat on the stove.
  36. Continue with the mashed potato recipe as directed.
  37. Mash the potatoes; set aside.
  38. In a medium microwave-safe bowl combine the cranberries and water. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
  39. In a large bowl, mix together the potatoes, cranberries (along with any water in the bowl) and canned pumpkin. If needed, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 469.51 Kcal (1966 kJ)
Calories from fat 342.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.05g 59%
Cholesterol 108.74mg 36%
Sodium 22.34mg 1%
Potassium 756.48mg 16%
Total Carbs 30.08g 10%
Sugars 1.51g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 9%
Protein 4.56g 9%
Vitamin C 19.9mg 33%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 62mg 344%
Calcium 46.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 224.65 Kcal (941 kJ)
Calories from fat 163.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.2g 59%
Cholesterol 52.03mg 36%
Sodium 10.69mg 1%
Potassium 361.95mg 16%
Total Carbs 14.39g 10%
Sugars 0.72g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 9%
Protein 2.18g 9%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 33%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 29.7mg 344%
Calcium 22.1mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.1
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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