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neenie

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Mashed Potatoes

How do you make Yours?


i kind of just wing it with potatoes, milk, salt (no real measurements). But since i'm making them for the whole family on thursday, i'm kind of scared, and feel like i should have a better 'plan'.

any suggestions?

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Posted 11/20/05 11:20 AM
 
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momAGAIN
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Re: Mashed Potatoes

i do the same as you , but i add butter that is funny that you posted this i was just looking up a recipe for them , then thought wow do i feel stupid, glad im not alone!!!!

Chat Icon http://vegetarian.allrecipes.com/az/WhippedMashedPotatoes.asp

Message edited 11/20/2005 1:41:16 PM.

Posted 11/20/05 1:41 PM
 

Marybeth222
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Marybeth

Re: Mashed Potatoes

THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST MASHED POTATOE RECIPE.

Tangy Casserole Potatoes

12 medium size all purpose potatoes peeled & Halved
1/2 cup butter or margarine
8 oz cream cheese cut in small pieces
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp paprika

Put potatoes & enough water to cover in a large pot on high heat. Cover & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Partially cover & cook at low boil 20 minutes or until tender. Drain & add cream cheese, remove from heat. Beat with a wooden spoon until cream cheese is melted & mixture fairly smooth. Mix potatoes w/mixer into butter mixture. Add sour cream, salt & pepper and beat until smooth. Spread evenly into a greased 13x9x2 baking dish or a shallow 2 1/2 casserole. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover & refrigerate over night or until cooking time. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before baking. Uncover & bake in preheated 350• oven for about 35 minutes until heated through & slight crust forms.

Posted 11/21/05 8:00 AM
 

my3bugs
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Re: Mashed Potatoes

Definitely wing them. I like the traditional the best (garlic ones are good too). Boil potatoes, mash til smooth and creamy with milk, salt and lots of butter.

Posted 11/21/05 11:00 AM
 

Elbee
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Re: Mashed Potatoes

Wing it! It's all about tasting and adding.

After I boil the potatoes, I Rice them and put them in a stainless steel bowl while piping hot. I add butter, salt, pepper and some milk, cream or 1/2 and 1/2 and mix with beaters. I try not to over mix or let them cool before mixing, otherwise they turn into glue.

Posted 11/21/05 11:08 AM
 

MrsS2005
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B

Re: Mashed Potatoes

I add butter and milk, but I wing it on the actual amounts. DH and I learned that the mashed potatoes come out creamier when you use warm milk.

Posted 11/21/05 11:45 AM
 

steph4777
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Re: Mashed Potatoes

Warm milk is definitely the key to creamy mashed potatoes.

Posted 11/21/05 1:51 PM
 

momAGAIN
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TJ

Re: Mashed Potatoes

really i have to try this!!! thanks

Posted 11/21/05 2:03 PM
 

MamaNDaddyof3
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Mommy

Re: Mashed Potatoes

what if it was warm heavy cream???

Posted 11/21/05 9:33 PM
 

justme1
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Jodi

Re: Mashed Potatoes

I cheat and use Instant Potatoes and when I add extra milk and butter and salt and some garlic they come out ALMOST like the real thing..

Posted 11/21/05 10:31 PM
 

MrsR
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Jennifer

Re: Mashed Potatoes

chicken stock is good to add too!

Posted 11/23/05 8:40 PM
 

neenie

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Re: Mashed Potatoes

Posted by momAGAIN

i do the same as you , but i add butter that is funny that you posted this i was just looking up a recipe for them , then thought wow do i feel stupid, glad im not alone!!!!

Chat Icon http://vegetarian.allrecipes.com/az/WhippedMashedPotatoes.asp



oh... i forgot to write Butter (i add that too, though) Chat Icon

My mom ended up making them. I dont really think my family trusts my cooking abilities (and i cant blame them for that since i cant cook to save my life).. so i was in charge of Broccoli (and even DH made that- he yelled at me not to touch it b/c i would mess it up Chat Icon )


but i'm great at baking, so i made desert stuff Chat Icon

Posted 11/25/05 10:40 PM
 

MrsDiamondgrlie
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D

Re: Mashed Potatoes

I used this thread the first time I made mashed potatoes from scratch and I wanted to add this one:

The Perfect Mashed Potatoes

2 lbs. Idaho Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, skins on
2 T. unsalted butter, room temperature
1 bay leaf
¼ c. milk
¼ c. chicken broth
¼-1/2 t. salt
1/3/-1/2 t. white pepper
Add-ins: 1 head roasted garlic, 1 caramelized onion, 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil or chives

1. Wash potatoes thoroughly and cut into roughly 2" cubes. Try to make them all the same size.

2. Place butter, milk and chicken broth on counter to bring to room temperature.

3. Bring 2" water to a boil, with bay leaf, in bottom of large pot.

4. Steam potatoes, covered, and checking regularly, until knife pierces skin easily, about 15-20 minutes. Do not overcook.

5. As potatoes finish cooking, heat chicken broth and milk in a small saucepan over a low flame. Do not bring to a boil; you are just heating this up.

6. Remove potatoes from pan and place in large mixing bowl.

7. Using hand mixer on low-speed, begin to mash potatoes. Once they are broken up, begin to add in salt and pepper to taste.

8. Add soft butter to potatoes and mix well; mixture should become lighter and fluffier.

9. Pour in chicken broth and milk a little at a time, beating just until mixed, until desired consistency is reached.

10. Add in salt and pepper to taste.

11. Blend in any add-ins to taste; 1 head roasted garlic, or 1 caramelized onion

12. Serve hot.

Posted 11/22/06 10:48 AM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Mashed Potatoes

I make "dirty mashed potatoes" meaning I don't remove the peel, I am too freakin lazy Chat Icon I buy the all purpose potatoes.

I cut them up, boil em and then pour 1% milk, some salt and a healthy amount of margarine and just mash it up. nothing fancy, but YUMMMMMMM

Posted 11/22/06 11:19 AM
 

btrflygrl
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Shana

Re: Mashed Potatoes

I plan on making the swanson chicken broth recipe....I've heard several people rave about how great and moist the potatoes are

Posted 11/22/06 11:26 AM
 

lorich
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Grammie says "Lora Gina"

Re: Mashed Potatoes

Wing it...but it's a MUST to warm the milk!

add - milk, butter, S&P

Posted 11/22/06 1:45 PM
 

Bklyngrl
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Re: Mashed Potatoes

i also like to sprinkle a little bit of chives to them

Posted 11/22/06 2:05 PM
 

MrsA
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Re: Mashed Potatoes

Posted by Marybeth222

THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST MASHED POTATOE RECIPE.

Tangy Casserole Potatoes

12 medium size all purpose potatoes peeled & Halved
1/2 cup butter or margarine
8 oz cream cheese cut in small pieces
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp paprika

Put potatoes & enough water to cover in a large pot on high heat. Cover & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Partially cover & cook at low boil 20 minutes or until tender. Drain & add cream cheese, remove from heat. Beat with a wooden spoon until cream cheese is melted & mixture fairly smooth. Mix potatoes w/mixer into butter mixture. Add sour cream, salt & pepper and beat until smooth. Spread evenly into a greased 13x9x2 baking dish or a shallow 2 1/2 casserole. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover & refrigerate over night or until cooking time. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before baking. Uncover & bake in preheated 350• oven for about 35 minutes until heated through & slight crust forms.



This is basically what I do. I follow the "make ahead mashed potatoes" recipe on allrecipes.com.

Posted 11/22/06 3:47 PM
 

CunningOne
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Re: Mashed Potatoes

Anyone use Half and Half or heavy cream insteasd of milk??

Posted 11/22/06 4:00 PM
 

MrsA
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Re: Mashed Potatoes

Posted by chmlengr

Anyone use Half and Half or heavy cream insteasd of milk??



yes! tastes even yummier IMO with heavy cream vs. milk. Gives it a richer taste.

Tyler from Food 911 has a good recipe where you use a ton of garlic and heavy cream - YUM!

Posted 11/22/06 4:14 PM
 
 

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