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Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Prep Time:5 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT50M45 Minutes
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Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes (Russet, Yukon Gold, or large red)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 907.18g potatoes (Russet, Yukon Gold, or large red)
- 25.56g kosher salt
- 236.59ml heavy cream or whole milk
- 51.12g (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 118.29ml sour cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Delicious as is, or use this recipe as a base for your own version of perfection. Try adding seasoning blends, specialty salts or flavored oils from our bulk foods department.
Preparation
STEP 1
Peel potatoes, or leave unpeeled if preferred. Choose potatoes that are similar size and cut larger potatoes into pieces if necessary. Place in a large pot, cover with water and add salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until pierced easily with a paring knife.
STEP 2
Meanwhile, heat butter and heavy cream in small saucepan until butter is melted.
STEP 3
Mash potatoes to desired consistency. Stir in butter and cream, then add sour cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Options
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Boil 4-5 large garlic cloves with potatoes. Mash garlic with potatoes, or add 1/4 cup mashed roasted garlic cloves (from our Antipasto Bar) to cooked potatoes.
•Horseradish Mashed Potatoes: Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish to warm cream.
• Cheddar-Herb Mashed Potatoes: After adding cream to potatoes, stir in 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped herbs (parsley, thyme, chives).