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Basic Mashed Potatoes With Four Power Ups Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mystic_river1 / All my dishes 1 year ago There should be 5 additional minutes added for the power-up you wish to use. The basic recipe is delicious and creamy and I liked this technique. I have not tested every power-up but the 2 I made were great so I will be doing the others.The picture ... More Prep:20m Cook:25m Servings:6	Mystic_rive
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Ingredients

BASIC MASHED POTATOES

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1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and diced

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter

1 cup heavy cream

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

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DIRECTIONS

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Place both varieties of potatoes in a large pot.

Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch.

Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower to medium-high to maintain a low boil.

Cook until tender, about 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, during the final 5 to 10 minutes of cooking, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter and cream. Once the butter melts, mix well and set aside.

Drain the potatoes. If you have a potato ricer, use it to rice the potatoes into the cooking pot. Alternatively, use a large spoon to force the potatoes through the holes in the strainer, or return them to the pot whole and use a masher.

Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.

Use an electric mixer or whisk to lightly beat the potatoes. Whip in half of the butter and cream mixture, then continue adding more to reach desired consistency.

Season with salt and pepper.

Directions

MEDITERRANEAN MASHED POTATOES

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1 batch Basic Mashed Potatoes

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced

1/2 tablespoon oregano

2 canned artichoke hearts, roughly chopped

In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients and serve immediately.

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GERMAN MASHED POTATOES WITH SAFFRON

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1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads

1 batch Basic Mashed Potatoes

1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard

When preparing the mashed potatoes, add the crumbled saffron to the butter and cream while they heat on the stove. Continue with the mashed potato recipe as directed.

Once the potatoes are mashed, in a large bowl, mix together all ingredients and serve immediately.

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HORSERADISH AND DILL CREAM CHEESE MASHED POTATOES

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1/2 tablespoon dried dill

1 batch Basic Mashed Potatoes

3 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons bottled horseradish

When preparing the mashed potatoes, add the dill to the butter and cream while they heat on the stove. Continue with the mashed potato recipe as directed.

Once the potatoes are mashed, in a large bowl, mix together all ingredients and serve immediately.

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PUMPKIN PIE MASHED POTATOES

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1/4 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

1 batch Basic Mashed Potatoes

1 cup fresh cranberries

1/8 cup water

1/3 cup canned pumpkin

When preparing the mashed potatoes, add the pumpkin pie spice to the butter and cream while they heat on the stove.

Continue with the mashed potato recipe as directed.

Mash the potatoes; set aside.

In a medium microwave-safe bowl combine the cranberries and water. Microwave on high for 1 minute.

In a large bowl, mix together the potatoes, cranberries (along with any water in the bowl) and canned pumpkin. If needed, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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Comments

cabincrazyone 1 year ago said:
When the holidays were at our house, we used to prepare Yukon Golds and rice them. Great spuds.

rottman 1 year ago said:
Ahhh.... It's too early in the morning to be thinking about dinner ;-) Sounds (and looks) great. Thanks.

momo_55grandma 1 year ago said:
Love all the power ups superb tates or fancy as some would say high5 mystic

lunasea 1 year ago said:
Wow - this is a great offering, Joymarie. I want to try each version - and I will. Great concept and I'm giving you a high 5 for your recipe, but you deserve 5 forks for each Power Up as well. This recipe rocks! Thanks, hon. :D Vickie

jimrug1 1 year ago said:
YUMMMM!! JM!! I love how you presented this recipe. So well laid out and easy to follow. The Mediterranean version is killer. Thanks for the effort.... ;-)~ Jim

gourmetana 1 year ago said:
I am with Jim! The way you presented this is fabulous! I am saving this recipe! I am curious about the pumpkin pie version, sounds delicious. Big 5 my friend!

trigger 1 year ago said:
I think I will make the German Mashed Potatoes with saffron. I knew it yesterday I saw some saffron and today you post a recipe requiring it. I love when that happens.

Five for each separate recipe. 5x4=20

binky67 1 year ago said:
I'm with Trig, I like the German Mash and the Horseradish & Dill is right up my alley too, thanks for this!!

lanacountry 1 year ago said:
YUMMY taters..love 'em Jm! 55555! :)

juels 1 year ago said:
Oh my Goodness, Joymarie! I so love all the variations of the mashed potatoes you provided! What great ideas! Saving this wonderful recipe!

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Alterations

frodo 1 year ago said:
try some truffle oil on 2lbs of yukons
it is very good..blk or white it doesn't matter
bout 1 tbl. is good enough..yummers...lol

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