mashed potatoes with variations

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Fluffy Mash Potatoes with Variations

 

Recipe By :BBC Good Food 2001-11

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 1/4 pounds potatoes -- peeled and cut into large chunks

salt

7 ounces milk

2 ounces slightly salted butter

1 ounce slightly salted butter (optional) -- at room temperature

 

1. Put the potatoes into a large saucepan, cover well with cold water and

sprinkle in a pinch of salt. Cover the pan and bring the water to the boil, then

simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

 

2. Drain the potatoes well. Return them to the pan and then mash thoroughly

using a potato masher.

 

3. Put the milk and butter in a small saucepan. Heat gently until the butter

melts. (Or do this in a bowl in the microwave.) Pour into the mash. With a

wooden spoon, beat vigorously for a couple of minutes, until light and fluffy,

adding butter only if needed. Reheat gently if needed and season with salt and

pepper. Serve hot.

 

SAFFRON AND GARLIC MASH (Parsley/Cilantro optional):

Infuse 7 ounces hot stock with a pinch of saffron strands. Soften two or three

chopped garlic cloves in a double of tablespoons olive oil. Beat stock, garlic

and 2 tbs oil into the basic mash. Try beating in some parsley or cilantro

(leaf coriander).

 

MUSTARD AND CHEESE MASH:

Use about 1 oz butter to make the basic mash, then beat in a good handful of

grated extra mature cheddar cheese and swirl in 2 to 3 tbs of wholegrain

mustard, depending on how hot you like it.

 

PESTO MASH:

Make a basic mash, but use 3 to 4 tbs olive oil instead of butter and if you

prefer hot stock instead of milk. Beat in a couple of tablespoons of pesto. For

even more flavor add fresh parmesan, a handful of toasted pine nuts and fresh

basil.

 

 

Source:

" Everyday Food: Four ways to Mash Potatoes by Brian Glover "

S(Internet Address:):

" http://www.presto-net.com/index.html "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 334 Calories; 13g Fat (35.3% calories

from fat); 7g Protein; 48g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 38mg Cholesterol;

157mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 1/2 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 222 0

 

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