Basic Mashed Potatoes With Four Power Ups |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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There should be 5 additional minutes added for the power-up you wish to use. The basic recipe is delicious and creamy and I liked this technique. I have not tested every power-up but the 2 I made were great so I will be doing the others. Read more .The picture is the pumpkin cranberry.This is from the Feast pages of the NewHampshireTelegraph. Ingredients:
basic mashed potatoes |
1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and diced |
1 pound yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced |
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter |
1 cup heavy cream |
salt and ground black pepper, to taste |
directions |
place both varieties of potatoes in a large pot. |
add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch. |
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. |
season the potatoes with salt and pepper. |
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. |
season with salt and pepper. |
Directions:
1. MEDITERRANEAN MASHED POTATOES
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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.
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10. GERMAN MASHED POTATOES WITH SAFFRON
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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
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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
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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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