Moms Smothered Mashed Potatoes 5fix Recipes

SMOTHERED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and slice potatoes to a quarter inch thin.
• Place in large dish with and inch of water above potatoes.
• Microwave for 10 minutes, checking after 5.
• Heat oil in a non-stick skillet, which will allow better browning on medium-high.
• Dry off potato slices, add to pan, turning over gently and letting them brown and get crispy.
• After most are brown, turn heat down to low-medium, cover with lid and steam 5-10 minutes checking and continuing to turn.
• Slice 12-14 slices of Medium Cheddar Cheese are what ever you prefer and place on top of potatoes, turn heat down to low add salt and pepper.

MOM'S MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes.
• Drain the potatoes, saving 1/2 cup of the water.
• Add the stick of butter.
• Whip with beaters, adding the canned milk until creamy.
• If you need more liquid, add some potato water.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

PATATES ETOUFFEES (SMOTHERED POTATOES)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a very large skillet over high heat for about 1 minute. Add potatoes, onions, salt, peppers and garlic, stirring well.
• Cook about 10 minutes. Each time mixture begins to brown and stick excessively, stir and scrape pan bottom well.
• Reduce heat to low and cook until mixture is mottled brown throughout, about 20 minutes, stirring and scraping only occasionally.
• Add 1/2 cup stock and scrape pan bottom well. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring only once or twice.
• Add 1/2 cup additional stock and cook another 5 minutes, stirring and scraping well, and breaking up about half of the potato pieces. Potatoes should be half creamed and half lumpy.
• Add remaining stock and green onions, stirring well. Cook about 5 minutes more, stirring and scraping occasionally.

MOM'S MASHED POTATOES A LA KING

Steps:

• Add the potatoes, celery root and 1 tablespoon salt to a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and celery root.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
• Whip together the cream cheese and softened butter in a large bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed until thoroughly blended, about 2 minutes. Add the hot potatoes and celery root slowly, alternating with the half-and-half. Whip until blended. Sprinkle with salt and stir in the horseradish, garlic powder and white pepper.
• Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking pan. Pour the melted butter over the potato mixture. Bake until bubbly and slightly brown, about 45 minutes. Garnish with the chives.

MOM'S DELUXE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Boil potatoes in broth for 15 mins on medium high. Add carrots and onion and boil 20 more minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain in a colander, let cool 3 - 4 minutes.
• 2. Place cooked vegetables in a large bowl or back into the pot to mash. Add dill, sour cream, parsley, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash again.
• 3. Place mashed vegetables in a greased casserole dish. Dot with an additional TBSP of butter or margarine and bake (covered) @ 325 degrees for at least 30 minutes. Take cover off the last 10 minutes if you want it a little browned on top. Can be cooked ahead and refrigerated in a casserole dish, just add additional 30 mins to bake time.

CHORIZO SMOTHERED POTATOES #5FIX

Steps:

• In a large saute pan cook chorizo on medium heat for 5 minutes and add diced peppers and onions until translucent. Add hash browns and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat while turning occasionally to keep from sticking. Once potatoes have browned add cheese and cover with a lid. Remove from heat and let cheese melt.

MOMS SMOTHERED MASHED POTATOES #5FIX

Steps:

• Brown ground chuck and chopped red onion in a large skillet. Drain fat (I push the chuck and onion to the side and put a folded paper towel on the other side. Tip the pan so the fat runs to the paper towel. Less time and no need to dirty other dishes.) Add tomato soup and drained green beans. Stir and heat through. Meanwhile, heat your Simply Traditional Mashed Potatoes. Put a large mound of potatoes on each plate and smother with the green bean and tomato mixture. OMG is this good!