Classic Mashed Potatoes
(from ruckeha’s recipe box)
See Variations
Source: Food Network
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Sides
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (4 to 5 medium), peeled and chopped
- Kosher salt
- 1 sticks (8 tablespoons) salted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
- 1 cup half & half, warmed
- Freshly ground pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, for topping
- STEAKHOUSE VARIATION
- 1 TBSP butter
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 1/2 lb sliced cremini mushrooms
- salt
- pepper
- 1 TSP flour
- 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 TSP sherry vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 TBSP butter
- blue cheese
- chives
Directions
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Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
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Season generously with salt and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until very tender, about 15 minutes.
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the potatoes and return to the saucepan over low heat; cook until any remaining water evaporates, about 2 minutes. 5. Add all but 1 tablespoon butter; mash with a potato masher until smooth.
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Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, then gradually mash in the milk until creamy.
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Transfer to a serving dish; top with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and chopped parsley.
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STEAKHOUSE VARIATION
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Instead of butter and parsley (Step 6 above)
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Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
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Add mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper
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Cook, tossing until tender, about 5 minutes
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Stir in flour, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar.
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Bring to a simmer
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Stir in chicken broth and simmer until thickened, about 6 minutes
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Remove from heat, stir in butter
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Top mashed potatoes with sauce, crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives