Best Ramekin Mashed Potatoes Recipes

DUCHESSE POTATOES IN RAMEKINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Put an oven rack in the middle position in the oven.
• Cool the potatoes just enough so they can be handled, but still very warm.
• Mash them well and push them through a fine chinois or sieve.
• Turn the mash out into a food processor, using the chopping blade.
• Scatter the chunked butter around on the potatoes.
• Process for about 5 minutes until the butter is completely incorporated.
• It helps if the taters are still quite hot.
• Scrape the sides of the processor bowl, return top.
• Turn processor on and add eggs, starting with the whole egg.
• Pour them in very slowly so they incorporate but do not cook.
• Process until the consistency is similar to a standard souffle mixture.
• Set mixture aside.
• Bring water to a boil on the stovetop.
• Butter ceramic ramekins and fill 3/4 full with potato mixture.
• Place the ramekins on a 9x13" baking pan, set this in the center of the oven, pour boiling water to within 1/2" of the top of the cups.
• Bake for 1 hour, or until tops have puffed and are golden brown.
• Remove from oven and cool slightly on a rack.
• Serve warm in the ramekins.
• Paprika or other seasoning can be sprinkled over the top of the mixture before baking.

THE BEST MASHED POTATOES

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

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.

CHEF JOHN'S PERFECT MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return the potatoes to the pot. Turn heat to high, and allow the potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
• Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add the butter and milk. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in the salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES

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.

CREAMY MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream cheese, sour cream and butter. Stir in milk and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, green onions and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove potatoes from refrigerator and let stand while oven heats. Bake, covered, about 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

RAMEKIN MASHED POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, add to pot, cover and bring to a boil. When the pot comes to a boil, add salt to taste. Cook until fork tender. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 3. Mash potatoes while hot and ensure that there are no lumps. Add butter, white pepper and cheese to potatoes while it is still hot. Mix thoroughly and taste for seasoning (salt and pepper). 4. Mix in beaten egg ensuring that it is fully incorporated into the mixture. 5. Snip one bottom-end of the plastic zip bag about ¾-inch across. 6. Add the potato mixture to the bag and squeeze the top in order to force the mixture through the hole in the bag. 7. Pipe the potatoes into the ramekins going in a circular motion until the ramekin is filled about 1 above the rim. Repeat until all the bowls are filled. Transfer the bowls onto baking sheet/tray. 8. In the small bowl, add the paprika and ½ teaspoon water and make into a paste. Using the pastry brush, lightly brush the edges of the potatoes. 9. Sprinkle the top with chopped parsley. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown. 10. Serve hot