What To Eat With Mashed Potatoes
Description
Looking for the perfect accompaniment to your mashed potatoes? Look no further! This guide features over 20 main dishes that are the ideal match for mashed potatoes. One standout suggestion is Mushroom Chicken. This dish involves pan-fried chicken and mushrooms bathed in a decadent garlic cream sauce, all ready to be enjoyed in a mere 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, Yukon Gold or Russet are preferred for their texture and flavor
- 1 cup of whole milk, or heavy cream for richer mashed potatoes
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into uniform pieces, about 1 to 2 inches in size. This ensures they cook evenly.
- Rinse the cut potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch, which can make the mashed potatoes gluey.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well in a colander.
- While the potatoes are cooking, combine the milk (or cream) and butter in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm. Do not boil.
- Return the drained potatoes to the pot or place them in a large bowl.
- Use a potato masher, ricer, or hand mixer on low speed to mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Gradually add the warm milk and butter mixture to the potatoes, stirring or mashing until the mashed potatoes reach your desired consistency. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the potatoes gluey.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve the mashed potatoes hot, with an extra pat of butter on top if desired.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Vegetable Peeler
- Sharp Knife
Notes
Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic (by simmering cloves of garlic in the milk), cheese, sour cream, or fresh herbs (like chives or parsley) to the mashed potatoes.
- Adjust the amount of milk or cream to achieve your preferred consistency. Some like their mashed potatoes thick and fluffy, while others prefer them creamy and smooth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 354mgPotassium: 527mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg