Monster Mashed Potatoes Recipes

MASHED POTATO MONSTER FACES

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, water and margarine to a rapid boil over medium-high heat (watch carefully to avoid boilover).
• Remove from heat. Stir in potatoes just until well blended. Let stand 4 to 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, cut 4 pieces plastic wrap, about 9x12 inches each. Line insides of 4 (6-oz) custard cups with plastic wrap; spray with cooking spray. Divide potatoes evenly among custard cups. Press firmly; turn upside down onto individual serving plates.
• Remove plastic wrap from each potato mound; choose from suggested ingredients above to make faces. Serve immediately.

MONSTER MASH-ED POTATOES!

Steps:

• In a large pot, add in your quartered potatoes and then enough water to cover them. Bring this to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Boil until the potatoes are fork tender (about 8 to 10 minutes).
• When your potatoes are tender, drain off all of the water and keep your hot potatoes in the pot.
• I like to take my potato masher and lightly mash my potatoes before adding in the other ingredients.
• Next, add in all of the other yummy ingredients and lightly mash it in until it's combined. Your cheese will melt inside.
• You're ready to serve!

MASHED POTATOES - MASTER RECIPE

Steps:

• Put potatoes in a large saucepan; add cold water to cover and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Bring to boil and continue to cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Be careful not to overcook potatoes you plan to mash, because the starch cells will break down and create a sticky mash.
• Cook them just until a thin-bladed knife meets a bit of resistance.
• It is also important to drain the potatoes well after cooking to prevent gumminess.
• Drain potatoes well and return pan to low heat to dry thoroughly.
• Using a ricer, rice potatoes into pan.
• With a wooden spoon blend in butter, then warm milk or half-and-half.
• Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a big pinch of black pepper, or to taste.
• Serve immediately.

MONSTER MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• place each vegetable in a separate bowl.
• add 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste to each bowl.
• in a large bowl, gently swirl the 4 vegetable mixtures together, making sure each color remains distinct in areas.
• serve hot.

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.