Mashed Potato Fonduta Food

FONDUE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and rinse them in cold water. Cut the potatoes in fourths, place in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes, then return them to the pot and stir to evaporate any excess moisture. Rice the potatoes into a large saucepan. Stir in the heavy cream and butter until the potatoes are smooth. Turn the heat to low and stir in the cheese, handful by handful, until fully melted. Season with salt.
• Transfer to a fondue pot (or a slow cooker for larger servings), stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes, cut them into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large pot of boiling salted water. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return them to the pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan until the butter is melted.
• Using a hand held mixer, break the potatoes up and at low speed slowly add the hot milk/butter mixture to make the potatoes very creamy. Add the sour cream, 2 teaspoons of salt and the pepper and whisk to combine. Serve hot.

THE BEST MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Generously salt the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Then lower the heat to medium and gently simmer until the potatoes are completely tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Place the pot over low heat and let any residual water steam off, about 2 minutes. Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher. Fold in the butter with a spatula until melted, and then fold in the cream. Season with salt and pepper.