Kittencals Fluffy Mashed Potatoes Food

KITTENCAL'S BAKED CHEESY MASHED POTATO PATTIES/CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes until fork-tender, transfer to in a large bowl then mash with a potato masher or a fork until fluffy.
• Add in the remaining 10 ingredients; mix very well to combine and adjust all seasonings to taste; cool slightly then mix in the egg.
• At this point you may refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
• Shape about 3 tablespoons of mixture into a ball.
• Roll into the cracker crumbs and place on a baking sheet.
• Press down with hands to flatten just slightly.
• Repeat with remaining mixture.
• Set oven to 375 degrees and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

KITTENCAL'S MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Butter a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.
• Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon white vinegar until just fork-tender (do not cook the potatoes until very soft just until a fork goes easily into the potatoes all the way)drain and place in a large bowl.
• Using an electric mixer beat the hot potatoes until just semi smooth and still a little chunky (I use my Kitchen Aid stand mixer for this).
• Add in cream cheese, sour cream, butter, onion powder, salt and black pepper; mix until combined and smooth.
• Spread the mixture into prepared baking dish.
• If desired you may sprinkle the top lightly with paprika, then allow to come down to room temperature.
• Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• When ready to bake set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes or until hot.
• If desired sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top and return to oven to melt (about 3 minutes).

KITTENCAL'S MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Wash the skin of the potato, then dry with a paper towel.
• Prick several times using a fork.
• Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate.
• Cook on full power for 5 minutes.
• Turn over and continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes more (depending on your size of potato the cooking time will vary).
• When the potato is soft remove from the microwave and cut in half.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and mash up the inside a little with a fork.
• Top the open sides with butter and 2-3 tablespoons cheddar cheese.
• Return to microwave and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute more to melt the cheese.
• Top with about 1 tablespoon more cheddar cheese and sour cream to taste.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S ITALIAN MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Shape into small meatballs (at this point you can place on a jelly-roll/baking sheet and freeze to use later, or cover with plastic wrap refrigerate up to 24 hours before using).
• Drop the meatballs into simmering pasta sauce, do not stir for at least 20 minutes or you will risk breaking the meatballs.
• Continue cooking in the simmering sauce for another 20 minutes (depending on how fast your sauce is simmering 40 minutes total should fully cook the meatballs).
• After the 40 minutes cooking time continue cooking your sauce with the meatballs in for as long as desired.
• **note** you may also bake the meatballs at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cooked through.

PERFECT FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat pot of water 'till boiling.
• Peel and cube potatoes - add to boiling water.
• Boil gently until a fork can be inserted very easily into a potato - drain.
• Add milk to the pot to heat it up.
• Transer potatoes to a mixing bowl.
• Add margarine/butter and turn on mixer to low.
• Gradually add warm milk until it is your desired consistency.
• Add baking powder - mix on high for 30-45 seconds.
• Salt & pepper to taste mixing thoroughly.

FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes if desired. Cut into 2-inch pieces and place in a large sauce pan or Dutch oven. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 15 to 20 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain well in a colander.
• Return potatoes to pan; toss briefly over low heat to dry off extra moisture. Mash warm potatoes with a masher or hand-held electric mixer until chunky.
• Gradually add warm broth while mashing until potatoes are desired consistency. Mix in parsley and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover pan and heat over very low heat to keep warm up to about 30 minutes before serving. Serve with gravy, sour cream, butter or chives, if desired.
• VARIATION: To make Toasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, prepare recipe as directed, except in Step 1, while potatoes drain, add 2 Tbsp. olive oil or butter and 1 to 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced garlic to empty pan. Cook garlic over medium-low heat, stirring until garlic just starts to brown, about 1 minute. Do not burn.