Zesty Mashed Potatoes Recipes

BEST MASHED POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Set out the cold ingredients to bring to room temperature. Set a large pot of cold water on the stovetop. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Add them to the cold water immediately so they do not brown. Add the garlic and 1 tablespoon salt to the water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 10-14 minutes, until you can easily cut the potatoes with a butter knife.
• Drain the potatoes and immediately mash. Do this with a potato masher, or by placing them in the bowl of an electric mixer and beating. Mash the potatoes until almost completely smooth. Do not over-mash.
• Place the butter and half & half in a microwave-safe bowl and warm so that the butter melts into the half & half.
• Once the potatoes are mashed, add the butter mixture to the potatoes and mix to incorporate. Then mix in the cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the hot fluffy mashed potatoes as-is or bake. (Baking makes them even better!)
• Baking instructions: For a crispy top, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Scoop the mashed potatoes into a large sauté pan. Sprinkle with an additional 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese, and bake for 20 minutes. Once out of the oven sprinkle with chopped chive and serve warm.

ZESTY ITALIAN POTATOES - MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Wash potatoes well. Leaving skins on (if preferred) and cut into quarters or smaller.
• Place cut potatoes into a glass dish along with 1/4 cup water. Sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic powder. Pour and coat potatoes well with dressing.
• Sprinkle parsley flakes on top.
• Cover with lid and microwave on high for 15 minutes.
• Enjoy!

SPICY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine cilantro and jalapeno in a food processor. Process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add sour cream and cream cheese. Blend for another 30 seconds.
• Drain potatoes and transfer to a bowl. Mash with a potato masher. Beat in jalapeno mixture and butter. Season with salt.

SPICY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , In a small bowl, mash potatoes with milk. Beat in the goat cheese, cilantro, onion, jalapeno and garlic. , Spoon into a 2-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

SPICY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Partially peel the potatoes and then cut in half.
• Boil potatoes in slightly salted water until cooked.
• Drain potatoes and blend to desired consistency with a mixer or potato masher.
• Return to a burner on low and add red pepper, garlic, milk, butter and garlic salt. mix well.
• Add more milk if necessary.

ZESTY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Start by placing a healthy amount of cold water in a big enough pan to contain and boil your potatoes.
• Place peeled, cubed potatoes in said pan and heat until boiling.
• Cover and reduce heat to a simmer for about 30 minutes until fork tender.
• Drain and place back in pan over heat 30 seconds to remove excess water.
• Place hot potatoes into a large bowl.
• Start mixing the potatoes at medium speed with a mixer (of course they mean hamilton beach mixer, but if you have a hand masher, have at it!) until they are smooth.
• Add sour cream, cream cheese, butter, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Continue beating (smashing!)until thoroughly mixed.
• Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.