Mashed Potatoes With Variations Recipe

Name: Mashed Potatoes With Variations
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 3 lbs baking potatoes; 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 cup skim milk; 1/4 cup butter; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; chopped parsley, for garnish; enough water to submerge; 1/2 cup cream (alternative to milk); 1/4 cup olive oil (alternative to butter)

Elevate your mashed potato game! This recipe provides a simple, creamy base with exciting variations to impress your family and friends. From classic cheesy to zesty pesto and luxurious French aligot, discover your new favorite mashed potato recipe.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 207.2 kcal

Protein 8g

Rating 4.6 (26 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mashed Potatoes With Variations

3 lbs baking potatoes
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 cup butter
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
chopped parsley, for garnish
enough water to submerge
1/2 cup cream (alternative to milk)
1/4 cup olive oil (alternative to butter)

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How to Make Mashed Potatoes With Variations

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with enough water to submerge them completely.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Drain the potatoes well in a colander.
Return potatoes to the saucepan. Place over low heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, shaking occasionally, to slightly dry them out.
Meanwhile, combine milk (or cream) and butter (or oil) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, or until steaming.
Add the warm milk mixture to the potatoes.
Roughly mash the potatoes with a fork.
Using an electric mixer, beat the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Do not overbeat; otherwise, they will become gluey.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
For variations, add the desired ingredients (see below) before beating with the electric mixer.
Spoon mashed potatoes into a warm serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately or freeze for later use (see freezing instructions below).
**Freezing Instructions:** Spoon mashed potatoes into airtight containers, label, seal, and freeze.
**Variations:**
**Pesto Potatoes:** Omit butter/oil. Add 1 cup pesto and 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese before beating.
**Mustard Mash:** Use 1/4 cup butter. Add 1/2 cup grainy Dijon mustard before beating.
**Lemony Mash:** Use 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 1/2 cup chopped parsley and 1 tbsp lemon zest before beating.
**Cheese and Onion Mash:** Use 1/4 cup butter. Add 1 cup shredded cheddar, 1 cup shredded Swiss, and 1/2 cup chopped green onions before beating.
**Posh French Mash (Aligot):** Add 2 peeled garlic cloves to potatoes before boiling. Drain well, returning garlic with potatoes. Mash as above, using 1/4 cup butter. Add 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese before beating.
**Caesar Potatoes:** Omit butter/oil. Add 1 cup thick Caesar dressing and 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese before beating.