I just made the best darn mashed potatoes I think I've ever had in my life. Ya'll got any special mashed potato recipes you wanna share?

WINNER WINNER!!!

I use a potato ricer. Makes fluffy mashers.

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kerrygold is my first go to, but sounds like I need Amish butter. where do you get it?

Now, now. Maybe the lad has a shepherds pie recipe to share.



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Now we just need a chicken dinner!

I got mine at a local Kroger (basic grocery store). It was a bit pricey but oh-so worth it.

What kind of potatoes?

Then why did you click on the thread? The title was very clear.

Just some basic large russets.

I'm going to get the yukon gold next time.



Last Edited by lumen naturae on 07/29/2019 10:07 PM

Popular here, for those that are from other regions, we take a fully dressed baked potato, and pile a big scoop of chopped barbecue on it.

I'm going to try this !

Add a bit of cream cheese to it. OMG, so smooth then.

I like to substitute different meats that you might not normally see at your traditional Texas bbq. Sliced lamb is delicious and so is a really fine prime rib cut up in chunks.

Meat and potatoes are where its at.

Mashed Potatoes that will make you hurt yourself (eating so much)...

Boiled peeled red potatoes. Mashed with lots of real pure salted butter, organic milk or better yet half and half cream.....with lots of garlic powder, salt, freshly ground cracked black pepper............and ta da......... Philadelphia Cream Cheese..

Now your white gravy sounds good but I prefer brown gravy.......especially made from either pork, turkey or beef. ...plus bacon drippings. Talk about calories....oh lordy!!! This will really put the pounds on you.

Hand mash first then finish up with an electric mixer to get that smooth creamy texture. The secret is to not have the mashed potatoes either too thick nor too thin....but just the right consistency so they swallow easy and don't get stuck in your throat needing a sip of water to flush them on down.

Last Edited by Colibri on 07/29/2019 10:26 PM

Don't just mash them...whip them with a hand blender or mixer.
It makes them lots better.

Im gunna do this for the fam this week, good economical idea!

I got a 6 yr old eats more than me sometimes and her 3 yr old brother rarely eats less than her. Homegrown kids man lol

I cook in chicken broth and the garlic is carmalized from oven roasting .

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LOVELY idea about the half and half cream!

Wow. Those sound delicious! Thanks so much for sharing on my thread.

Thank you! I love potato salad, and I use the red potatoes for that, but I can't remember the last time I made mashed potatoes.

Right now I'm making macaroni salad for a friend's cookout tomorrow. I'll end up eating some tonight at 11pm. I know I shouldn't, but I love it! I add tuna.

I usually go for chicken broth in those idahoan instant potatoes when I'm in a pinch and don't want someone to know I'm using the dry stuff.

Great reminder though! Nice about the oven roasted garlic too!

Aside from adding the tuna, how do you make your macaroni salad? Inquiring minds need to know, nutmeg!

Yep, all good but put a chunk of cream cheese in the mix...yummy!!

The Yukon Gold is the King Potatoe... and I actually prefer them over the red potatoes varieties...

Quality Control, you have to do that. My guacamole never seems to get to an intended destination.

The type of potatoes you use does make a big difference. Basic potatoes like Russets are kinda plain after you have ever used Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes for mashed potatoes.

Interesting! Cream Cheese seems to add quite a bit of value. I love to mix cream cheese with chunks of crab and Clam and Scallops...

Get out your portable mixer and whip those things up after adding the butter and a bit of milk. Don't forget the salt and pepper! Skip the garlic and try adding some sour cream and cheese next time.

Put all that on a cracker of your choice and then add some minced shallots, a dash of Basil... garlic salt.
Oh my...

Sounds phenomenal, I'd say!