Best Easy Creamy Potato Ecstasy Recipes

REALLY CREAMY POTATO PURéE

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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 pounds large Yukon gold potatoes
2 cups heavy cream, warmed
1/2 pound (2 sticks) European-style salted butter, diced, cold
Kosher salt
Chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
On a parchment-lined sheet pan, arrange the potatoes in an even layer. Bake the potatoes until tender, about 45 minutes. Let the potatoes cool slightly until able to be handled but still hot. Peel the potatoes.
Add one potato at a time to a ricer and rice the potatoes into a pot. Add the warm cream to the potatoes and some pieces of butter. Whisk until smooth. Continue to add most of the remaining butter, whisking piece by piece, reserving 1 to 2 tablespoons to finish. Season the potatoes with salt.
Fill a small Dutch oven with hot water to warm it up. Dump the water and transfer the potatoes to the pot. Top with the remaining butter and garnish with chives.

CREAMY POTATO SOUP

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This is one of my favorite recipes that uses wholesome milk-an important product we produce on our dairy farm. It's rich and delicious...even the kids gobble it up!-Janis Plagerman, Ephrata, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

7 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 celery ribs, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 quart water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 quart milk
Sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine potatoes, celery, onion, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool slightly. Place half of the potato mixture in a blender; cover and puree. Repeat with remaining potato mixture; set aside. , In the same kettle, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Return potato puree to the pan and heat through. Garnish individual servings with sour cream and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.