The Secret Recipe For A Successful Mashed Potato.
What could be better than a homemade mashed potato? Not much, we agree!
Here is the recipe for the best mashed potatoes.
Potatoes, cream, milk, butter and some herbs ...
... And you have enough to forget Mousline forever!
Ingredients
- 1 kg of potatoes
- 240 g of fresh cream
- 180 ml of milk
- 115 g of butter
- salt, pepper
- 3 cloves of garlic
How to do
1. In a Dutch oven, pour the pieces of peeled potatoes, covered with at least 3 cm of water.
2. Simmer until tender (20-30 min depending on the size of the potatoes). A knife goes in easily when cooked.
3. Combine the butter, chopped garlic and milk in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat. Leave aside for now.
4. Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the hot pot. Mash the potatoes.
5. Add the butter, milk and garlic mixture.
6. Mash the potatoes with a fork until they are about smooth.
7. Incorporate the crème fraîche and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover until ready to eat.
Results
And there you have it, you have everything you need to achieve the best mashed potatoes.
You can serve your mashed potatoes with good meat for an economical and delicious accompaniment.
Bonus tips
- For a thicker consistency of your mashed potatoes, reduce the amount of milk by two.
- My grandmother always replaces the crème fraîche with olive oil (about 10 cl)
- If you want to make homemade mashed potatoes, follow the same recipe and mash the potatoes until you get a completely smooth consistency.
The potato masher will then come in handy. You can also add a little milk for a smoother texture.
Your turn...
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