Mashed-Potato Variations
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.
Calories: 2546kcal
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Make Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, reducing butter to 2 tbsp. Stir in ¾ cup (3 oz) grated smoked Gouda and 2 thinly sliced scallions.
- 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.
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
Calories: 2546kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 235g | Saturated Fat: 88g | Cholesterol: 370mg | Sodium: 6906mg | Potassium: 2016mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 78475IU | Vitamin C: 36.6mg | Calcium: 1224mg | Iron: 3.5mg