Microwave Mashed Potatoes Food

MICROWAVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks.*
• Rinse the potato chunks in cold water. Then place in a large microwave-safe bowl or casserole dish.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a hole to allow steam to escape.
• Microwave on High power (100%) for 10-12 minutes**, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
• Remove the bowl from the microwave (caution: the bowl will be hot so use oven mitts) and set aside.
• Place the butter and milk/cream in a small bowl and microwave on High power for 1 minute to heat.
• Add the butter mixture, salt and pepper to the potatoes. Mash using a masher or hand mixer until smooth and creamy***.

EASY MICROWAVE POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into wedges.
• Melt margarine.
• Stir in herbs and salt.
• Add potatoes and stir to coat.
• Cover and cook 8-10 min in microwave or until soft.

MICROWAVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Rinse peeled and quartered potatoes.
• Arrange potatoes in medium glass bowl.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• Cook at HIGH for 9 to 10-1/2 minutes; stir once. You can set your kitchen timer for a reminder to stir. Potatoes should be tender.
• Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
• During this 5 minute standing time, combine milk, butter, salt and pepper in a large glass bowl or 8-cup glass pyrex measuring cup.
• Cook milk mixture at MEDIUM for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
• Drain potatoes.
• Add potatoes to the hot milk mixture; mash until smooth.

CREAMY MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Wash the cauliflower, towel dry, trim outer leaves and cut into florets, or just into chunks.
• Place the cauliflower florets in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the bowl, cover with a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for about 10 minutes, until very tender.
• Meanwhile, place the butter, garlic, parmesan, salt, and pepper in your food processor's bowl.
• When the cauliflower is cooked, carefully drain it (the bowl and plate will be hot and steam will escape) and transfer it to the food processor.
• Process until very smooth, 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Poke holes along each side of the sweet potato with a fork, at least 4 sets on each side.
• Microwave the potato on high for 8 minutes. Turn over and continue to cook in the microwave until tender, about 8 minutes more.
• Cut potato in half and remove soft potato flesh into a bowl with a spoon. Mash the potato with a fork and mix with cream cheese and butter.

20-MINUTE MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Pierce the sweet potato with a fork on all sides. Microwave on high until very tender and the flesh is easily pierced with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. Let stand for 5 minutes, until cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile, in a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, milk, maple syrup, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon. Microwave to heat through, 50-60 seconds. Don't allow the mixture to boil.
• On a cutting board, use your fingers to peel the cooked sweet potato. Roughly mash it with a fork right on the cutting board, then transfer the mash to the bowl with the warm butter mixture.
• Keep mixing and mashing with a fork (or with a hand masher) until the mash is uniform and smooth, about 1 more minute. It won't be perfectly smooth unless you use a hand mixer or an immersion blender. But I like it a bit rustic. When done mixing, I do like to use a rubber spatula to smooth it out, as shown in the video below.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Wash and cube potatoes and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with water just enough to cover potatoes.
• Microwave for 8-10 minutes, until potatoes are soft.
• Drain potatoes.
• Add butter, cream, and cream cheese and let it sit for a minute to melt.
• Follow these directions to make roasted garlic in the microwave.
• Take the roasted garlic cloves and mash them with a fork before adding them to the potatoes.
• Mashed potatoes and ingredients together.
• Give it a good stir once it's mashed to incorporate all ingredients.
• Serve immediately!

MICROWAVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Rinse the peeled potato chunks and put them in a large microwave-safe bowl or a casserole dish.
• Cover the dish or bowl with plastic wrap and cut a small vent in the top for steam to escape.
• Microwave on high for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and can be gently poked through with a fork.
• With pot holders or oven mitts , carefully remove the bowl from the microwave . If necessary, transfer to a larger bowl for mashing.
• Warm 3/4 cup of milk with 4 tablespoons of butter in the microwave until the butter is melted or nearly melted, from 30 to 50 seconds.
• If desired, put the potatoes through a ricer before mashing with the rest of the ingredients.
• Add the milk mixture to the hot potatoes and mash with a hand masher or small electric hand mixer. If using an electric mixer, be careful not to overmix, or the potatoes may become gummy. Add more of the remaining milk and butter as needed to achieve your desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix well.
• Serve alongside your favorite entrée. Enjoy.