Mashed Potatoes 6 Ways
Transform your classic comfort food into a customizable culinary experience with *Mashed Potatoes 6 Ways*! This versatile recipe starts with fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes as the base, featuring russet potatoes, rich butter, and creamy sour cream. From there, the possibilities are endless: indulge in garlicky goodness, gooey cheddar cheese, or the loaded goodness of bacon and chives. Feeling adventurous? Explore the bold flavors of horseradish, the earthy luxury of truffle oil, or the vibrant herbaceous twist of pesto. Ready in just 40 minutes and perfect for six servings, this recipe provides endless inspiration for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or any time you crave mashed potato perfection. Tag along for creative flavor combinations to satisfy every palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 3 cloves Crushed garlic (optional, for garlic mashed potatoes)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for cheesy mashed potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons Chopped chives (optional, for loaded mashed potatoes)
- 0.5 cup Cooked crumbled bacon (optional, for loaded mashed potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons Horseradish (optional, for horseradish mashed potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons Truffle oil (optional, for truffle mashed potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons Pesto (optional, for pesto mashed potatoes)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly-sized chunks (about 2 inches).
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water to season the potatoes as they cook.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Allow them to steam off excess moisture for a minute or two over low heat.
Add the butter and warm milk to the pot with the potatoes. Use a potato masher or hand mixer on low speed to mash them until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Divide the mashed potatoes into portions if making multiple flavor variations, or flavor the entire batch using one of the following options:
Serve the mashed potatoes warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 239.0 g | 306% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.4 g | 577% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 593 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 11480 mg | 499% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.7 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 114.0 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1422 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 6139 mg | 131% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
