Best Ricotta Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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MASHED POTATOES AND CARROTS WITH RICOTTA



Mashed Potatoes and Carrots With Ricotta image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into two-inch cubes
5 ounces carrots, cut into sticks
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt (optional)
1/3 cup low-fat ricotta
Sauteed onion (see chicken recipe)

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and carrots in pot and cover with water; cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and cook until vegetables are tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
  • Mash potatoes and carrots and combine with cumin, salt (optional), ricotta and sauteed onion, mixing well.

RICOTTA MASHED POTATOES



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With the holidays coming and the wonderful dinners that we will create we deserve special mashed potatoes. Ricotta adds a cheesy tang to these rich and fluffy mashed potatoes that will set them apart and go well with that special dinner. You may also put the potatoes before browning in single serve ramekins to add to the...

Provided by SK H

Categories     Potatoes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb yukon gold potatoes
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c fresh ricotta
1/2 c whole milk
3 Tbsp butter
1/2 tsp pepper
handful of chives (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to broiler setting. Peel and cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and continue to cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more. Drain and return all but 1 cup of potatoes to the pot.
  • 2. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher. Stir in the ricotta, milk, butter, remaining salt, and pepper to blend. Add the reserved potatoes and mash just until combined. Spoon potatoes into an oven safe casserole. Place under broiler until browned. Serve hot. Sprinkle with chives if you desire.

CHEF JOHN'S PERFECT MASHED POTATOES



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This recipe will hopefully give you the proper techniques to turn out perfect mashed potatoes every time; always light, fluffy and lump-free.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
¼ cup butter
½ cup whole milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 30.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

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