Ziprendi Vanneese

459 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/2

0 saved

1

mashed potatoes

5/1 Edited to

Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can elevate any meal with their creamy texture and rich flavor. While many people stick to basic recipes, experimenting with different techniques and ingredients can make your mashed potatoes stand out. First, choosing the right potato variety is key. Starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Golds break down easily and create the fluffy texture that many love. Waxy potatoes, on the other hand, may result in a denser mash. When boiling potatoes, make sure to cut them into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking. Adding some salt to the boiling water enhances the flavor right from the start. Once cooked, drain them thoroughly and return the potatoes to the hot pot for a minute to evaporate excess moisture, which helps achieve a creamier consistency. For mashing, a potato masher or a ricer works best to avoid overworking the potatoes, which can lead to a gluey texture. Gradually add warm milk or cream and butter while mashing to incorporate moisture smoothly. Freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of garlic powder or roasted garlic can add depth to the flavor. Some personal touches include mixing in sour cream or cream cheese for tanginess or fresh herbs like chives and parsley for brightness. For those looking to add a twist, consider sprinkling crispy fried onions or grated cheese on top before serving. Lastly, serve mashed potatoes immediately for the best texture, or keep them warm in a covered dish. If reheating, stir gently and add a splash of warm milk to restore creaminess. By following these tips, you can master the art of mashed potatoes and impress your family and friends with a dish that’s both comforting and delicious.

Related posts

Garlic Herb Butter Salmon w/ Mashed Potatoes Recipe🍋✨🌸

Garlic Herb Butter Salmon Ingredients * 2 salmon fillets * 1 tbsp olive oil * 1 tsp Chef Bae * 1/2 tsp garlic powder * 1/2 tsp paprika * 1/4 tsp black pepper * 3 tbsp butter * 4 garlic cloves, minced * 1 tsp red pepper flakes * 1 tbsp chopped parsley * 1 tbsp honey * 1 tsp lemon juice

1204 likes

A hand holds a white bowl filled with fluffy mashed potatoes, topped with a pat of melting butter. The image has text overlay 'tips for FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES'.

Three partially peeled russet potatoes and a pile of uniformly cubed potatoes are shown on a red cutting board. Text overlay instructs to 'chop up 4 or 5 large russet potatoes into equal size cubes'.

Cubed potatoes are boiling vigorously in a red pot on a black stovetop. The text overlay describes adding potatoes and salt to water, bringing to a boil, and cooking until soft.

☁️🥔 my creamy & fluffy mashed potatoes recipe! ✨

once fall comes around I always find myself making potatoes :) roasted, mashed, in soups, anything! I become potato girl 🥔🍂🥔🍂🥔🍂🥔 * for extra fluffy mashed potatoes, always use RUSSET’S. They have the most starch and become extra soft and fluffy! * ⏲️ I like to slightly overcook the potatoes,

2095 likes

A white bowl holds a serving of creamy mashed potatoes topped with a chicken breast covered in a rich Dijon cream sauce and garnished with parsley. The image features text overlays "CHICKEN WITH CREAMY DIJON SAUCE & Mashed Potatoes Dinner Recipe!".

Dinner Recipe - Dijon Chicken & Mashed Potatoes

PREP TIME 10 minutes mins COOK TIME 40 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 50 minutes mins COURSE Dinner SERVINGS 4 servings EQUIPMENT Oven-safe skillet Pot Whisk Potato masher INGREDIENTS Mashed Potatoes 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters (about 4-6 potatoes) 2

2267 likes

A white bowl holds a serving of pot roast over creamy mashed potatoes. The shredded beef is covered in a rich brown gravy, garnished with fresh green herbs and diced orange carrots.

Pot Roast over Mashed Potatoes 

Pot Roast over Mashed Potatoes Ingredients: - 2 lbs chuck roast - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 onion, chopped - 2 carrots, peeled and chopped - 2 stalks celery, chopped - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 cup beef broth - 1 tablespoon tomato paste - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme - 2 bay leaves - S

1408 likes

Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms on Mashed Potatoes &

Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms on Mashed Potatoes & Spinach Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp Italian seasoning 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup chicken broth

818 likes

The Best and Easiest Mashed Potatoes EVER✨

#potatoes #cooking #homemade #foodrecipe #steak

1638 likes

Fall-Apart Pot Roast & Mashed Potatoes Recipe 🥩🥕🍽️

🍖 For the Pot Roast: Ingredients: • 3–4 lb chuck roast • Salt & black pepper • 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive) • 1 onion, chopped • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 3 cups beef broth • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 tb

1770 likes

Salisbury Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed

These Salisbury Meatballs served with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots are the ultimate comfort dinner. Tender beef meatballs simmered in a savory onion gravy make this hearty meal unforgettable! 🧂 Key Ingredients: Ground beef Breadcrumbs & egg (binder) Worcestershire

1173 likes

Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes🧄

The secret to bomb mashed potatoes? Garlic! Ingredients: 5 potatoes 5-6 Garlic Cloves 1/3 cup Heavy Cream 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese 1/2 stick of butter (Potatoes) Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) Italian Seasoning (to taste) •Peel, dice and boil potatoes •Drain cooked potatoes

7596 likes

Steak Shrimp Mashed Potatoes & Broccolini👩🏽‍🍳

#steak #cooking #lemon8food #homemade #fyp

1967 likes

mashed potatoes w/steak bites + asparagus 🫦

steak Cut up into pieces steak seasoning dijon mustard (optional) mix well add butter to pan (medium heat) then add steak to the pan and cook however you like it (medium well, well done etc.) *you can use any seasoning you like honestly* mashed potatoes Potato let boil until potatoes a

1378 likes

Cottage cheese mashed potatoes

INGREDIENTS 10 yukon gold potatoes - diced 8 cloves garlic ½-1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon salt ½-1 teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup milk of choice I used whole milk 1 cup cottage cheese 3 tablespoons chives - finely chopped + more for topping optional Optional toppings 2-4 tablespoons butter

2320 likes

6 Ways to make Mashed potatoes 🥔

6 Ways to Mash 🥔 1️⃣ Creamy Mashed Potatoes – Buttermilk Style - 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed - 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk, plus 2 tablespoons - 1 tablespoon whipped butter - Kosher salt, to taste - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste - 1/4 cup chopped fresh chi

204 likes

Garlic Steak Bites & Mashed Potatoes 🤤

with a homemade chimichurri sauce 🔥😫 #steakbites #mashedpotatoes #chimichurri sauce #mealsathome #steak #dinner #recipes #steak and potatoes for dinner #dinnerideas #mealideas

8286 likes

Mashed Potatoes and Homemade Gravy

Do you want to elevate your mashed potatoes to a whole new level, then this recipe is for you. It’s all about the broth and garlic! Instead of just boiling your potatoes in water, try using chicken broth or stock. This simple swap adds an incredible depth of flavor that will make your mashed potat

1761 likes

Fluffy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Yield - 8 people Mash potatoes - 3 Lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and Sliced Salt, for boiling 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese 2/3 Cup Heavy Cream 1/2 Cup Milk 4 Cloves Garlic, Crushed 4 Tbsp Salted Butter 1 Sprig Rosemary 2 sprigs Thyme Seasoning - 4 tbsp soft butte

7265 likes

Low Calorie, High Protein Mashed Potatoes

Everyone loves mashed potatoes, hear me out— Skip the butter & milk and use whipped cottage cheese!!!! You still get a delicious & creamy consistency, without the added calories. I promise you, this will be your go to “comfort food” especially if you’re on a weight loss journey this win

682 likes

Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups beef broth 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper to taste 4 cups mashed potatoes (store-bought or homemade) 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for

132 likes

Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe 🥰

#easyrecipes #food #mashed potatoes #potatoes #recipes

2208 likes

Pot Roast Over Mashed Potatoes 🍖🥔

Ingredients: For the Pot Roast: 3-4 lb beef chuck roast 🍖 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒 Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂 1 onion, chopped 🧅 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄 1 cup beef broth 🍲 1/2 cup red wine (optional) 🍷 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 🌿 1 tsp dried thyme 🌿 1 tsp dried rosemary 🌿 1 bay leaf 🍃 4

1000 likes

Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Confit

Mashed potatoes just got an upgrade with this recipe! These mashed potatoes use roasted garlic confit to create an irresistible, flavorful dish that is full of layers of flavor! Head to my blog for the full recipe! #mashedpotatoes #garliclovers #garlicconfit

523 likes

Braised Beef over Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients Braised Beef 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups beef broth 1 tbsp tom

37 likes

Lamb Shank with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

(For the lamb lovers) Ingredients: 2 lamb shanks 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 onion, finely diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups of beef broth 1 tbsp of olive oil 2 tbsp of butter 1/2 cup of heavy cream Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh rosemary, for garnishing Instructions:

712 likes

Steak w/ Garlic Butter and Mashed Potatoes🥩🧈🔥

Date night ideas brought to you by @XO Sensation This classic steak dinner with garlic butter and mashed potatoes is perfect for a cozy date night. **Ingredients:** - 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks - Salt and pepper, to taste - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter - 4 c

890 likes

Grilled chicken w/ mashed potatoes ✨

#mealprep #chicken #chimichurri #healthyish Los Angeles

1265 likes

Garlic Herb Chicken with Creamy MashedPotatoes & F

🍗🥔 Garlic Herb Chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Fresh Tomato Salad 🍅✨ The best comfort food, easy family dinner favorite! 📝 Ingredients : 2 chicken breast fillets 2 tbsp olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and black pepper to ta

20 likes

Grandma’s Mashed Potatoes

My grandma knows how to make the best mashed potatoes, which are perfect for Thanksgiving! Here’s the recipe: - 5 lbs russet potatoes - 1 1/2 cups whole milk, kept warm - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature - 1 tbsp kosher salt

230 likes

CREAMY FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES 🥔

My bf says I make THE BEST mashed potatoes ever ! It’s a comfort meal and super easy to make !! All you need is: 1. Potatoes 2. salt 3. Butter 4. Heavy Cream 5. Sour Cream Peel & Dice potatoes Wash potatoes 🥔 by soaking in cold 🥶 water 💦 boil on high heat Mash and add ingredien

344 likes

Homemade mashed potatoes 🍋

2 lbs (about 4 medium) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes 4 tbsp unsalted butter (plus more to taste) 1/2 cup whole milk (or heavy cream for extra richness) Sour cream Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Optional: 2–3 cloves garlic (peeled, left whole), for a garlicky version Opt

307 likes

Creamy Tuscan Salmon & Shrimp over Mashed Potatoes

#springrecipe #lemon8challenge Creamy Tuscan Salmon & Shrimp over Mashed Potatoes 🍤🐟🥔 #Lemon8FoodChallenge This is one of those restaurant-style dinners you can actually make at home… creamy, garlicky, and SO satisfying 😍 ✨ Ingredients (2–3 servings) • 2 salmon fillet

68 likes

Mashed potatoes crispy fries 🍟

Mashed potatoes crispy fries 🍟 Crispy mashed potatoes Ingredients • Potatoes — 4 medium, • Cornstarch — 2 tablespoons • Salt — ½ tablespoon • Black pepper — ½ tablespoon • Paprika — ½ tablespoon •

2275 likes

Southern-Style Mashed Potatoes 🥔🧈✨

Creamy, buttery, and always right! These Southern-Style Mashed Potatoes are smooth, rich, and the ultimate comfort side—exactly what Sunday dinners (and every family meal) deserve. Swipe for the complete recipe! Simple ingredients (Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, heavy cream or milk, plenty of

56 likes

Garlic Shrimp with Mashed Potatoes🥔

Ingredients📝 Mashed Potatoes 900g peeled and cubed potatoes ½ cup warm milk ¼ cup butter Salt Shrimp 450g peeled and deveined shrimp 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper Creamy Sauce 2 tablespoons butter 4 clov

18 likes

Fried Instant Mashed Potatoes 

Fried Instant Mashed Potatoes is an easy and cheap way to make your instant mash a little more exciting. Here’s a simple recipe to make them crispy and golden! ⸻ Ingredients: • 1 packet of instant mashed potatoes (or leftover mashed potatoes) • 1/4 cup flour (optional, for

173 likes

Best way to use leftover mashed potatoes

I recently seen this recipe on TikTok for these adorable little potato cheese bowls, and I instantly knew that it was something I had to try so I had some leftover mashed potatoes that needed to get used. I re-seasoned them with a little bit of garlic, onion and basil, and added breadcrumbs and flo

399 likes

BEST MASHED POTATOES

BEST MASHED POTATOES INGREDIENTS: 3 lb. mixed potatoes, such as russets and Yukon Golds, peeled, cut into 1" pieces Kosher salt 1/2 c. whole milk 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) plus 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. sour cream, room temperature Freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh parsley

147 likes

Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes! 🥔

Ingredients:📝 - 1 lb. ground beef - 2 lbs. potatoes - 1 medium onion - 2 cups beef broth - 2 cloves garlic - 1/2 cup milk - 1/4 cup butter - Salt & pepper Instructions:📍 1. Boil and mash potatoes. 2. Brown beef with onion and garlic. 3. Add flour, broth, Worcestershire

31 likes

Mashed Potatoes, Pot Roast & Garlic Bread ✨

Cheddar garlic mashed potatoes, pot roast, asparagus, and garlic bread. 😋😋😋 #easyrecipes #kitchenideas #dinnerideas #potatorecipe #dinner

2082 likes

Part 1!!! Honey sesame chicken, mashed potatoes & green beans 🍽️ Step by step ✨

Other half on my profile

172 likes

Pot Roast over Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: For the Pot Roast: 3–4 lb chuck roast Salt & pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups beef broth 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried rosemary 3 carrots, cut into chunks 2 celery stalks, chopped Op

29 likes

Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes & Lima Beans

A classic comfort food plate that feels like home: garlic butter pork chops, creamy mashed potatoes, and buttery lima beans on the side. Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: Pork Chops - 4 pork chops - Salt & black pepper - Garlic powder - Onion

24 likes

Mashed potatoes and gravy recipes

Best Mashed Potatoes These homemade mashed potatoes are creamy and delicious. With just a few easy steps, your family can enjoy mashed potatoes from scratch. Servings: 8 Ingredients: 3 lbs Russet Potatoes ½ cup Butter 1 cup Milk ½ tsp Salt 1 tsp Pepper Instructions: Clean and peel t

12 likes

A plate showcasing two juicy lamb chops garnished with herbs, a generous serving of mashed potatoes topped with rosemary, and a side of green asparagus. The image features text overlays "Juicy Lamb Chops", "Mashed Potatoes", and "Dinner ideas" with a smiling emoji.

Juicy Lamb Chops with Mashed Potatoes Recipe 😋😍

Lamb Chops with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus Ingredients: For the Lamb Chops: 4 lamb chops, about 1-inch thick 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped Salt and pepper to taste For the Mashed Potatoes: 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered 1/2 cup

61 likes

Jalapeño Salisbury steaks with mashed potatoes&gravy and corn ❤️ recipe below

Jalapeño Salisbury steaks with mashed potatoes&gravy and corn ❤️ recipe below : Ingredients : 4-5 potatoes Heavy whippings cream half cup 2-3 tablespoons of butter Ground beef 1 egg A little bit less then a half cup of bread crumbs 1 cut up onion for the patty’s & for the homemade

65 likes

Ground Beef & Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes 😋

#Lemon8Diary #recipes #Recipe #food #foodie #foodoflemon8 #quickrecipes #easyrecipe #dinnerideas #dinner Ingredients: For the Mashed Potatoes: 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered 1/2 cup milk 4 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper to taste For the Ground Beef and Gravy

508 likes

A plate featuring three honey garlic pork chops glazed with sauce and garnished with parsley, served alongside a generous portion of mashed potatoes also topped with parsley. The image includes text overlay indicating "Honey Garlic pork chops with Mashed potatoes" and "Lemon8 @opulentechoes."

A close-up of a delicious meal on a white plate, showcasing three honey garlic pork chops with a glossy sauce and fresh parsley garnish, paired with fluffy mashed potatoes also sprinkled with parsley. A blurred glass is visible in the background.

A close-up of a delicious meal on a white plate, showcasing three honey garlic pork chops with a glossy sauce and fresh parsley garnish, paired with fluffy mashed potatoes also sprinkled with parsley. A blurred glass is visible in the background.

Honey Garlic 🧄 Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes 🥔

Honey Garlic Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes 🍯🧄🥔 Ingredients: - 4 boneless pork chops - 1/3 cup honey - 1/4 cup soy sauce - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon ginger, minced - Salt and pepper to taste - 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed - 1/2 cup milk - 2 tablespoons butter - Chop

116 likes

Creamy Crab Mashed Potatoes 🔥

#boiledpotatoes #mashedpotatoes #crab #dinneridea💡 #food

2159 likes

The BEST Mashed Potatoes

Are you ready for the creamiest, softest, fluffiest, most flavorful mashed potatoes you’ll ever eat?? If so, get the full recipe below! 1. Peel 20 Yukon gold potatoes and cut into quarters. Then, place in a pot of cold salted water. 2. Bring to a boil, then cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes. To

703 likes

Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients for the Garlic Confit - 4 heads peeled garlic (30 peeled garlic cloves) - 3 bay leaves - 2 sprigs fresh thyme - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary - 1 teaspoons caraway seeds - 1 teaspoons red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorn - 1/2 teaspoon flakey sea salt - 3/4 cup olive

162 likes

Steak, Cheesy Broccoli & Loaded Mashed Potatoes

- Steak Bites • Take your choice of steak (I chose sirloin) and cut into bite size pieces • Add some olive oil to coat and your preferred seasonings (I did garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cajun and the steak blend) • Put in the air fryer at 350 for 5 minutes - Loaded Mashed Potatoes

227 likes

Loaded Mashed Potatoes!!!!

#loadedmashedpotatoes #Recipe #food #dinner

803 likes

4 Ingredient Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Just in time for the chaotic Easter cooking.😉 If you love the chive style potatoes, this is gonna be for you! So easy too! YOU NEED: Chicken broth Potatoes- I used 9 medium size French onion dip 1/2 stick of Butter RECIPE: 1. Skin, cut and boil potatoes in half broth, half water. 2. Drain

151 likes

See more