Best Almost Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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MASHED POTATOES



Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled
1 1/2 cups light cream
1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 cup sour cream
1 sprig rosemary
4 sprigs thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Put the pot over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, return to the pot and put over low heat for 3 minutes to dry the potatoes. Mash them with a potato masher.
  • While the potatoes are boiling combine the cream, butter, sour cream, and rosemary and thyme sprigs in a pot over medium-low heat. Heat to a simmer, turn off the heat and let steep 10 minutes. Remove the herb sprigs and discard. Slowly add the heated cream and butter to the potatoes and mix in with a wooden spoon or a hand mixer until all the cream is incorporated. Be careful not to overmix or the potatoes will become gummy.

THE BEST MASHED POTATOES



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This is our go-to recipe for classic mashed potatoes, made with plenty of butter and cream. To make them fluffy and flavorful, be sure to simmer them slowly and add plenty of salt to the cooking water. And don't skip the step of steaming the excess water off; leaving too much moisture in the potatoes causes them to be loose and gluey.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup heavy cream, heated

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Generously salt the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Then lower the heat to medium and gently simmer until the potatoes are completely tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Place the pot over low heat and let any residual water steam off, about 2 minutes. Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher. Fold in the butter with a spatula until melted, and then fold in the cream. Season with salt and pepper.

TRADITIONAL MASHED POTATOES



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Mashed potatoes make a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal, so keep this recipe handy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (about 4-1/2 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/2 cup warm whole milk or heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until easily pierced with a fork, 20-25 minutes. Drain. Add remaining ingredients; mash until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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