Southern Mashed Potatoes Food

CREAMY SOUTHERN MASHED POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel and cut the potatoes into 3-4 pieces. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl, then wash the potatoes before transfering them to the pot. After you've transfered the potatoes to the pot, add enough water to cover the top of the potatoes. We added about 17 cups of water.
• Set the temperature on the stove to medium heat to start cooking the potatoes. Cover with lid and cook until the potatoes are cooked fork through and tender.
• Remove the potatoes from the stove and drain the water. Set the potatoes aside. In a large Sauté pan, add melt the butter over low heat. Next add the potatoes. Then season with salt and pepper to taste, and garlic powder. Mix well. Then slowly add the milk. Stir to well combine until the mashed potatoes are creamy and all lumps are gone (if desired).

SOUTHERN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and chop potatoes.
• Boil in 4 quarts of water in till soft (about 15 minutes).
• Drain and put in large mixer on low.
• Add Miracle Whip, maargarine, and milk.
• Mix until smooth.

HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Bring cold water, potatoes, and 1 tsp. salt to a boil in a medium-size Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook potatoes for 16 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender and drain.
• Bring potatoes back to Dutch oven. Cook in Dutch oven until water evaporates and potatoes look dry. Mound potatoes on 1 side; add butter, half-and-half, cream cheese, ground pepper, and remaining 1 tsp. salt to opposite side of Dutch oven. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture boils.
• After removing from heat, beat at medium speed with a hand-held electric mixer 30 seconds to 1 minute or to desired degree of smoothness. Do not overbeat. Serve warm.

SOUTHERN STYLE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes and if you prefer peeled potatoes peel them now
• Dice the potatoes so that they are small and close in size (dicing them to similar sizes will help ensure the potatoes cook evenly)
• Season the potatoes with salt and pepper then cover with chicken broth and bring to a boil
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until fork tender
• In a small sauce pan melt the butter and then stir in milk until combined
• Pour mixture over potatoes and mash until desired consistency

SOUTHERN MASHED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Boil potatoes until tender (not mushy), mash potatoes the same as you would for regular mashed potatoes. A little lumpy is okay! I like the potatoes the same consistency that I do my regular mashed potatoes.
• 2. In a separate pot, boil eggs at the same time as you are boiling potatoes. For approximately the same length of time! Cool, peel and set aside!
• 3. Add, butter (little milk if desired) add & blend all other ingredients except boiled eggs. Dice eggs and fold into mashed potato mix. Salt and Pepper to desired taste! Enjoy!

SOUTHERN LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel, quarter, boil & drain potatoes.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Mash with potato masher.Mix in 2 cups of cheese while still hot.
• In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, milk, & ranch seasoning. Mix well. Add mixture to potato mixture and blend together with 3/4 cup green onion.
• Pour into casserole dish and top with bacon and remaining green onion & cheese. Bake for 25 minutes.

MASHED POTATO PANCAKES SOUTHERN STYLE

Steps:

• In medium bowl combine all ingredients.
• Whisk together until combined well.
• Consistency should be similar to cornbread mixture.
• Heat skillet with a light layer of oil on medium-high heat.
• (Cast iron skillet browns beautifully).
• Spoon batter to form 3 1/2 to 4 inch rounds.
• Brown each side to a rich dark golden brown.
• Potato Pancakes should look like a thick regular pancake.
• Place on paper towel to drain excess oil.
• Don't stack on top of each other or the bottom pancakes will become soggy.

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring potato and water to cover to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
• Add cheese and remaining 4 ingredients; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon into a 2 1/2 qt baking dish.
• Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.