Whats a good mashed potato recipe??

Question

I'm making bangers & mash for dinner....sort of. I have garlic chicken sausages so I was wondering if anyone had a good mashed potato recipe that I could make with them?

Awesome thanks to everyone who gave me the great recipes! I never use packet mashed potato I was just looking for something to make my plain old mashed spuds a bit more yummy.

Answer 1

Traditional Mashed Potatoes

I'll tell you what you can put there :
3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled
2 Tablespoons salted margarine or butter
Splash of cream
Spices: black pepper, salt, etc. to taste Click to enlarge

Mashed potatoes are sooo delicious when made fresh, and so easy. It's a pity people buy it from the box—that's like getting your pizza from a can. This recipe serves 3-4 people as a side dish, but I promise you there won't be any leftovers!


I'll tell you what you can do :

I've never quite understood why someone would buy dehydrated potato powder from a mix to make mashed potatoes. It's sooo easy and the taste is a million times better. Let's get started!

In a medium-sized pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cut your potatoes into equally sized pieces, about 1/2 inch thick (2cm). Toss them in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until you can easily break them with a fork. It takes about 15–20 minutes or so, depending on how big your pieces are.

Strain the excess water out and return to your pot with the stovetop on low. At this point you'll want to add the butter and as much salt as you need to the hot potatoes. Obviously if you use unsalted butter you'll have to add more. Mash together with a potato masher (or a fork) until even. Add the cream to give it a nicer consistency.

You're done! I like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper and green garlic as a garnish if it is in season. You can also alter this recipe with some roasted garlic, or by using different kinds of potatoes. Those purple ones at the market make a great mashed potato dish for your kids!

Now wasn't that easy? Don't let me catch you using mashed potato mix ever again!

Answer 2

Peel and cook your potatoes and drain
add a knob of butter and some milk,s& p to taste then add
pre cooked beans , peas carrots or other vegeies.

NB.
In this country if you want "bangers and mash" that means you will get peas or beans etc in your spuds.
A good cook will fold the vegetables into the spud rather than just mashing them in.

Answer 3

here's an awesome recipe that is a hit with everyone who has tried my mashed potatoes......... boil your potatoes as you normally would, mash the using either an electric beater or a hand held potato masher, once mashed, add one egg, some butter, some milk... just use your own judgement on how much.... plus about 2 to 3 pinches of sugar........ mix together well using either the electric beater or the hand held masher.


mmm mmmm mmmmmmm


good luck

Answer 4

Garlic Mash is my favorite - YUMMY! Check out this recipe:
http://www.gourmet-food-revolution.com/garlic-mashed-potato-recipe.html

Answer 5

my aunt would always follow the traditional mashed potato recipe but for a little bit of flavor add in some ranch dressing. its delicious.

Answer 6

Personally, I prefer the kind of mashed potatoes from the box. It`s easy, cheap and delicious!
Try it :]

Answer 7

Add garlic powder, shredded cheddar, and finely chopped green onions, along with your milk, butter,salt and pepper.

I like to add a dash of cayenne powder too!

Answer 8

DON'T MASH YOUR POTATOES, RICE THEM. IT MAKES THEM LIGHTER, BECAUSE LESS GLUTEN IS RELEASED. iF YOU ADD CHEESE, AS IN "GARLIC CHEDDAR" MASHED, MAKE SURE THE CHEESE IS REAL NOT THAT ARTIFICIAL STUFF. SOUR CREAM AND CHIVES ARE A GREAT ADDITION, OR BACON CHEDDAR

Answer 9

potato, butter, little bit a milk and either english mustard, chedder cheese, basil. or babys heads :D

Answer 10

these are yummy and named "awful potatoes"

http://www.recipezaar.com/11630