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4 spoons of mashed potatoes with different mix in ingredients
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Mashed-Potato Variations
Work Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

4 Amazing mashed potato mix ins that will blow your mind! Start with the basic recipe and create flavorful side dishes with just a few ingredients.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 2546 kcal
Ingredients
*1. OLIVE-THYME POTATOES*
  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped kalamata olives
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme.
*2. BACON AND SMASHED CARROT POTATOES*
  • 1 lb carrots
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp bacon fat
*3. SMOKED GOUDA AND SCALLION POTATOES*
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ¾ cup 3 oz grated smoked Gouda
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
*4. CHIPOTLE AND CILANTRO POTATOES*
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 chipotle chiles (canned in adobo sauce.
  • 1 tsp adobo sauce
Instructions
  1. Make Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, substituting 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil for the butter. Stir in ¼ cup chopped kalamata olives and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme.
  2. Peel 1 lb carrots and cut into 1-inch pieces. Steam until just tender: drain and set aside. Cook 6 slices bacon until just crisp; drain on paper towels (reserve fat), crumble and set aside. Make Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, reducing salt to 1 tsp and substituting 4 tbsp bacon fat for butter. Add carrots and bacon; beat until carrots are slightly mashed.
  3. Make Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, reducing butter to 2 tbsp. Stir in ¾ cup (3 oz) grated smoked Gouda and 2 thinly sliced scallions.
  4. Make Fluffy Mashed Potatoes. Stir in ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 finely chopped chipotle chiles (canned in adobo sauce, seeds removed) and 1 tsp adobo sauce.
Recipe Notes

• Nutrition notes are not applicable since there are multiple recipes here!

 

These Fluffy Mashed Potatoes can suit any taste with delicious and easy variations.

Nutrition Facts
Mashed-Potato Variations
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2546 Calories from Fat 2115
% Daily Value*
Fat 235g362%
Saturated Fat 88g550%
Cholesterol 370mg123%
Sodium 6906mg300%
Potassium 2016mg58%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 15g63%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 59g118%
Vitamin A 78475IU1570%
Vitamin C 36.6mg44%
Calcium 1224mg122%
Iron 3.5mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.