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Mashed potatoes are a staple side dish in American cuisine, often served during family gatherings, holidays, and comfort food meals. They are typically made with simple ingredients and can be customized with various add-ins like garlic or cheese. This dish has roots in European cooking, particularly in the British Isles, where potatoes were first cultivated.
Ingredients
- ●potatoes
- ●butter
- ●milk
- ●salt
- ●pepper
Instructions
- 1Peel and chop the potatoes into even pieces.
- 2Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water.
- 3Add salt to the water and bring to a boil.
- 4Cook the potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 5Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- 6Add butter and milk to the potatoes.
- 7Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- 8Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9Serve warm as a side dish.
Ingredient Alternatives
butter
Healthier: olive oil
Cheaper: margarine
Olive oil is healthier with unsaturated fats.
milk
Healthier: almond milk
Cheaper: water
Almond milk is lower in calories; water is budget-friendly.
Techniques
boilingmashing
Equipment
potmashercolanderstirring spoon
🌶️🌶️🌶️Lowdairy
Also Known As
MashCreamy Potatoes
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds russet potatoes
- ●1/2 cup milk
- ●1/4 cup unsalted butter
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- ●1 cup French fried onions
- ●1/4 cup chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- 1Peel and cut the potatoes into quarters.
- 2Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
- 3Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 4Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- 5Add the milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the potatoes.
- 6Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- 7Fold in the French fried onions, reserving some for topping.
- 8Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and top with the reserved French fried onions.
- 9Garnish with chopped chives if desired.
- 10Serve warm.
Equipment
large potcolandermasherserving dish
Ingredients
- ●2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- ●1/4 cup olive oil
- ●1/4 cup honey
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/4 tsp black pepper
- ●1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- ●1/4 cup chopped red onion
- ●1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- 3Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- 4Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- 5While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the dressing by whisking together honey and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- 6Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- 7In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, red onion, and walnuts (if using).
- 8Drizzle the honey dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- 9Serve warm or at room temperature.
Equipment
baking sheetmixing bowlwhisk
Ingredients
- ●2 medium butternut squash, peeled and sliced
- ●1 cup heavy cream
- ●1/2 cup honey
- ●1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- ●1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- ●1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●1/2 tsp black pepper
- ●1/2 tsp nutmeg
- ●1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2In a large bowl, combine the sliced butternut squash, heavy cream, honey, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix well to coat the squash evenly.
- 3In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated Gruyère cheese, and chopped walnuts together.
- 4In a greased baking dish, layer half of the butternut squash mixture evenly on the bottom.
- 5Sprinkle half of the breadcrumb mixture over the first layer of squash.
- 6Add the remaining butternut squash mixture on top, followed by the rest of the breadcrumb mixture.
- 7Drizzle olive oil over the top of the gratin.
- 8Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 9Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the squash is tender.
- 10Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Equipment
baking dishmixing bowlwhiskknifecutting board
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