Purple Mashed Potatoes Food

MASHED PURPLE POTATOES

Steps:

• Prepare the potatoes by peeling them if desired (you can also leave the peels on), removing any bruised areas, and cutting them into 2-inch pieces. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, add up to 1/2 tsp of salt, and bring to a boil. Let them boil for 15 to 17 minutes until fork-tender.
• In the meantime, combine the milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until the butter is melted, then remove from heat, being careful not to let the mixture boil.
• When the potatoes are cooked, drain and return them to the pot. Pour in the milk and butter mixture, and mash the potatoes with a handheld masher or a handheld electric mixer (for a creamier texture) until smooth. Taste, and add salt, pepper, more butter, and fresh herbs as desired. For additional flavor, consider adding up to 1/2 cup sour cream. Enjoy warm!

PURPLE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash and chop the purple potatoes into cubes to cook.
• Place the potatoes in a large pot and pour enough cold water to cover the potatoes by at least 1-2 inches.
• Place the pot with potatoes on the stove and cook on medium-high heat to bring to a boil.
• Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and return the pot back to the stove.
• Add in hot milk, butter, and season with salt.
• Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until you reach the desired consistency.

BAKED PURPLE MASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Coat the bottom and sides of an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Set aside.
• In a large pot, add enough water to fill 3/4 of the way, and then add the potatoes, garlic and a hefty pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until a fork is easily inserted, but the potatoes still hold their form, about 20 minutes. Strain in a colander and place back over the empty pot, allowing the remaining heat to evaporate some of the moisture from the potatoes and garlic, just a few minutes. Mash the contents of the pot well, and then add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the heavy cream. Mash until smooth, but if you like it chunky, leave it chunky. Then stir in 1 cup pepper jack cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Spoon into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Stir together the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, 2 tablespoons jack cheese and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the potatoes. Bake in the oven until the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

YELLOW AND PURPLE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and cube purple and Yukon Gold potatoes, keeping them separate.
• Place each type of potato in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring both pots to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain. Return to individual pots and mash.
• Meanwhile, heat milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring continually until hot; do not scald. Mix in butter, garlic, salt, and pepper; stir until butter is melted and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Pour 1/2 of the milk-butter mixture into each pot of mashed potatoes and stir to combine.
• Scoop both potato mixtures into a large serving bowl. Very gently stir the potatoes together for a swirl effect without totally combining them. Sprinkle with green onion and feta and serve.