Best Trader Joes Simply The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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TRADER JOE'S " SIMPLY THE BEST MASHED POTATOES "



Trader Joe's

Printed on the back of a box of Trader Joe's brand Free Range Chicken Broth. I don't make bold claims with recipes stating they are "the best..." but I liked the name. Furthermore, I enjoy posting Trader Joe recipes especially for folks who don't have a store in their city or those living abroad. Vegan-friendly merely by replacing the chicken broth with vegetable broth. The chives are optional.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 medium white potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced (substitute with another herb of choice or substitute scallions or green onions)
white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the potatoes and broth to a boil in a large pot.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Drain and *reserve* cooking liquid.
  • Mash potatoes with 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid/broth. Add more liquid if necessary for desired consistency.
  • Stir in chives or other herb of choice.
  • Season with white pepper.
  • Tip: save the remaining cooking liquid for another recipe.

THE BEST MASHED POTATOES



The Best Mashed Potatoes image

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.

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