Light Mashed Potatoes Food

LIGHT MASHED RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add the potatoes, 2 teaspoons of salt, and pepper and leave to a roiling boil for approximately 25 minutes or until fork tender. Strain the potatoes, reserving 1 cup of the liquid.
• Return potatoes to the stockpot and mash lightly with a potato masher adding the reserved liquid, milk, remaining 1 teaspoons of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to combine-being careful not to over-mash. At the last, fold in the melted butter and serve immediately.

LIGHT MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and enough water to cover; heat to boiling on high.
• Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
• Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water; drain potatoes.
• Return potatoes to saucepan.
• Mash with margarine and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
• Gradually add warm half-and-half, continuing to mash potatoes until smooth and well blended; add reserved cooking water if necessary.
• Transfer to serving dish.

CREAMY AND LIGHT MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are very tender, about 45 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let them stand to release any excess water, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Combine the sweet potatoes, cream, butter, sugar, lemon zest, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Mash until the mixture is light and smooth. Serve with a pat of butter.

LIGHT AND SILKY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Transfer to a 3-quart heavy saucepan and add 5 cups cold water and 1 teaspoon salt, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Drain potatoes in a colander, then return to pan and cook over moderate heat, shaking pan occasionally, until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a bowl and keep hot, covered. Heat milk, butter, white pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in saucepan over moderate heat until butter is melted.
• Force potatoes through food mill or ricer into hot milk mixture in pan and gently stir with a large heatproof rubber spatula just until combined.

LIGHT AND FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes longer.
• Drain the potatoes and press through a potato ricer into a large bowl. Set aside.
• Heat the butter, cream, and milk in a small pot over low heat until simmering.
• Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with chives, if desired.
• Note: A potato ricer gives these potatoes a super fluffy texture, but you can use a hand masher if you don't own one.
• Enjoy!