Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Perfect Mashed Potatoes Recipe


Mashed Potatoes are a dish served with meals all year long, and they are a traditional part of thanksgiving dinner. Check out some of the mashed potato recipes to the right for tips on making the perfect mashed potatoes to accompany your meal.
Ingredients
• 10 medium russet / US potatoes, peeled and quartered length-wise
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¼ unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoon milk
• 4 tablespoon tartar sauce
• 4 tablespoon parmesan cheese
• Salt and Pepper to taste
Method
1 Put potatoes into a saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add water until potatoes are covered. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes, or until done - a fork can easily be poked through them.
2 Warm cream and melt butter, together, either in microwave or in a pan on the stove. Drain water from potatoes. Put hot potatoes into a bowl. Add cream and melted butter. Use potato masher to mash potatoes until well mashed. Use a strong spoon to beat further, adding milk to achieve the consistency you desire. (Do not over-beat or your potatoes will get gluey.)
3 Lastly, add tartar sauce, parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste.

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