Mashed Potatoes And Peas Recipes

BAKED MASHED POTATOES WITH PEAS, PARMESAN CHEESE AND BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish. Set aside.
• For the potatoes: In a large saucepan, combine the butter, salt and potatoes. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the same pot. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until smooth. Mix in the mozzarella, milk, Parmesan and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking dish.
• For the peas: In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thawed peas and cook until heated through. Add the salt and pepper.
• Using a large spoon, make a 4-inch well in the center of the potatoes and fill with the cooked peas.
• For the topping: Stir the cheese and breadcrumbs in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the mashed potatoes (can be prepared up to this point 6 hours ahead of time; cover and chill).
• Drizzle the top with olive oil and bake until the topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

MINT-PEAS MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in salted water until tender when pierced.
• Drain, return them to the pot, cover and let dry a few minutes.
• In a little saucepan, heat the milk with peas and mint.
• Mash the potatoes then add the mixture of peas and butter, to obtain a creamy consistency. Add salt and pepper if you want. And serve.

MASHED POTATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Peel and cut the potatoes crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place the slices in a medium saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon salt. Reduce to a low simmer, and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a colander; let drain.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the peas, and cook until they are tender and bright green, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the jar of a blender, and add the milk; blend until the mixture is smooth and combined.
• While still hot, pass the potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a large heatproof bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until they are smooth, about 1 minute. Using a whisk, incorporate the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Whisking constantly, add the pureed pea mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or keep warm over a pan of simmering water.

MASHED POTATOES AND SAUTEED ONIONS WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes -- do not peel -- and cover with water in pot. Cover pot, and bring to a boil, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on size.
• Meanwhile, chop onion. Heat a small nonstick saute pan until very hot; reduce heat to medium-high, and add oil. Saute onion until golden.
• Mince garlic, and add to onion.
• A minute before potatoes are cooked, add peas, and finish cooking. Drain potatoes, remove them from peas and mash them. Stir in onion mixture and buttermilk. Add peas,if desired. Season with salt and pepper.

BASIL MASHED POTATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Scrub new potatoes but do not peel. Cook in water to cover in covered pot.
• Chop whole onion.
• Heat a medium-size nonstick pan until it is very hot; reduce heat, add oil and saute onion until it is very soft and has browned.
• Meanwhile, mince garlic and add to onion.
• Wash, dry and chop basil.
• Remove potatoes from cooking water; leave water in pot, and put peas into cooking water for a minute or two to heat through. Place potatoes in food processor with yogurt, onion and garlic, and process. Then, stir in peas, basil, salt and pepper.

SMASHED POTATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Briskly simmer milk, potatoes, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat, partially covered, 10 minutes (do not let boil).
• Add peas and cook, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then add butter and let stand, covered, until melted, about 1 minute. Discard thyme.
• Coarsely mash mixture with a potato masher or large fork. Thin with additional milk if desired.

BABY RED MASHED POTATOES AND PEAS WITH SPRING MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the meat in a large bowl and season liberally with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, soak the bread in the milk, then crumble the bread into the meat. Mix the scallion whites, parsley, mint, garlic, egg, lemon zest and a healthy drizzle of olive oil into the meat. Using your hands, form 4 mini loaves about 1 1/2-inch thick or shape into one large loaf.
• Place the meatloaf on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven until cooked through, about 15-18 minutes. Prepare Idahoan Baby Reds following package instructions. Stir in half and half, butter, scallions and peas. Serve hot with meatloaf.

SMASHED POTATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Generously cover potatoes with cold water in a small saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer, covered, until just beginning to get tender, about 8 minutes.
• Add peas and simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, then return to pan. Add butter, milk, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Let stand off heat 1 minute, then add scallion. Coarsely mash.