Rich & Buttery Mashed Potatoes that even look Buttery, wait till you taste them. It's amazing what a few key ingredients will do to Mashed Potatoes. This is a basic recipe to which additional ingredients can be added such as Onion, Green Onions, Garlic, Leek, Parsley, or Chives.
Servings: 4 portions
Equipment
- 1 Steamer
- 1 Potato Ricer
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Digital Scale
Ingredients
- 500 g Peeled Potatoes - a little over is fine
- 1/2 C 10 % Cream
- 2 Tbl Butter - plus more on top when serving
- 1 tsp Butter Popcorn Seasoning - more or less
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/8 tsp White Pepper - or more
- 1/8 tsp Cream of Tartar - or less
- To Taste Salt & Pepper - if needed
Instructions
- Add water to the Steamer and place on the stove over max heat while you prepare the Potatoes.
- Place the bowl on the scale and zero off the Bowl. Peel the Potatoes until you get 500 g or a little over. Quarter the Potatoes, wash and cover the Potatoes in water until ready.
- When the Steamer is ready, strain the water out and add the Potatoes to Steam for 15 - 20 minutes, or until fork tender. Meanwhile, wash & dry the bowl the Potatoes were in and add in all the ingredients for the Buttery Mashed Potatoes.
- Remove the steam basket with the Potatoes in it and let it air dry a minute or so. You will see them become dry. Run the Potatoes through the Ricer into the Bowl. Mix the Potatoes with a Spatula. Taste and adjust the Salt & Pepper if needed. Plate with extra Butter on top and Garnish with Parsley, Chives or Green Onions.