Southern Style Mashed Potatoes Food

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

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 MASHED POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain the potatoes.
• With mixer set on a low speed (or using a hand masher), combine the potatoes with all the remaining ingredients until smooth. This should just take a couple minutes.
• Enjoy! (Top with gravy, 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.

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.