Mashed Potato Cloud Recipes

MASHED POTATO CLOUD

Steps:

• In an 8 to 10-quart pan over high heat, bring 1 1/2 quarts of water to a boil.
• Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks.
• Add potatoes and garlic to boiling water; cover and return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes mash easily, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Drain and pour into the bowl of heavy-duty-electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk, or return to pan.
• Add butter and 1/2 cup cream. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed, or by hand with a heavy-duty whisk, just until smooth.
• If mixture is stiffer than you like, beat in more cream until potatoes reach desired consistency.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. Scrape into serving bowl.

THE BEST MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Generously salt the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Then lower the heat to medium and gently simmer until the potatoes are completely tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Place the pot over low heat and let any residual water steam off, about 2 minutes. Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher. Fold in the butter with a spatula until melted, and then fold in the cream. Season with salt and pepper.

BASIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
• In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.