Mashed potato or Smashed potatoes is one way of serving potatoes. It is made by mashing freshly boiled (peeled or unpeeled), or sometimes baked, potatoes with a ricer, fork or potato masher. Dehydrated and frozen mashed potatoes are also available in many American or European countries.
The use of “floury” types of potato is usually recommended, although “waxy” potatoes are sometimes used for a different texture. Butter (or vegetable oil) and mil...
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Mashed potato or Smashed potatoes is one way of serving potatoes. It is made by mashing freshly boiled (peeled or unpeeled), or sometimes baked, potatoes with a ricer, fork or potato masher. Dehydrated and frozen mashed potatoes are also available in many American or European countries.
The use of “floury” types of potato is usually recommended, although “waxy” potatoes are sometimes used for a different texture. Butter (or vegetable oil) and milk or cream is usually added to make smooth, well-flavoured mashed potato. Basic seasonings include salt, pepper, and rosemary. Other popular ingredients and seasonings include: garlic, cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, crisp onion or spring onion, mustard, spices, chopped herbs such as parsley, white turnip, and wasabi. A French variation adds egg yolk for Pommes duchesse, piped through a pastry tube into wavy ribbons and rosettes, brushed with butter and lightly browned. In low-calorie recipes, milk, cream, and butter are often replaced with...
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