Best Classic Whipped Mashed Potatoes Recipes

BASIC MASHED (WHIPPED) POTATOES

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I didn't really know what to call these....we call them mashed potatoes, but I use an electric mixer, not a potato masher! So I compromised on the name. This is a required side dish for meatloaf, country fried steak, or fried chicken at my house. Anytime someone just needs some comfort food, we seem to have these. They are quick and easy to make, very basic, and totally uncomplicated! I hesitated to post these, because I think everyone makes these. But then I remembered when I first got married, and I didn't even know how to make toast! So I posted it! We normally serve this as posted, but you can add chopped green onions, cheese, garlic, etc if you'd like. You can substitue sour cream for the half and half as well....especially nice if you add some chives.

Provided by breezermom

Categories Low Protein

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 lbs idaho potatoes, peeled and sliced 2 inches thick
1/2 cup butter
1 cup half-and-half, warmed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

Place the potatoes in a large cooking pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer until the potatoes are just tender (20 to 30 minutes).
Drain water. Reserve 1 cup if you want to substitute the potato water for the half and half to save calories. Mix on low speed of an electric mixer.
Add the butter after cutting it into several pieces so it melts faster (melt it first if you want to so that the potatoes remain steaming hot). Add the warmed half and half or the 1 cup reserved potato water.
Mix again with the electric mixer, starting on low and increasing the speed to reach the desired consistency. Add the salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.6, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 751.2, Carbohydrate 55, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 7.5

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES

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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 pounds boiling potatoes, such as Yukon Gold
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Peel the potatoes, cut them into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large pot of boiling salted water. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return them to the pot.
Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan until the butter is melted.
Using a hand held mixer, break the potatoes up and at low speed slowly add the hot milk/butter mixture to make the potatoes very creamy. Add the sour cream, 2 teaspoons of salt and the pepper and whisk to combine. Serve hot.

AMAZING WHIPPED POTATOES

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These potatoes are a perfect complement to ANY meal. I add a bit of room-temperature cream cheese and a tablespoon of sour cream without telling the family. They turn out perfect, fluffy, and very tasty.

Provided by AmyBoul

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

5 pounds yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubs
¼ cup butter at room temperature
¼ cup cream cheese at room temperature
½ cup warm milk, or more as needed
1 tablespoon sour cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Beat butter and cream cheese into the potatoes with an electric mixer until butter is nearly melted. Add milk and sour cream; beat until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 69.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (4 to 5 medium), peeled and chopped
Kosher salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
1/4 to 1/2 cup milk, warmed
Freshly ground pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

Steps:

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until very tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and return to the saucepan over low heat; cook until any remaining water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add all but 1 tablespoon butter; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, then gradually mash in the milk until creamy. Transfer to a serving dish; top with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and chopped parsley.