Creamed Mashed Potatoes From Instant Recipes

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Peel the potatoes and rinse them in cold water. Chop the potatoes in fourths. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes, and then return them to the pan. With the burner on low heat, mash the potatoes with a potato masher; the more steam that's released while you mash, the better. Mash for about 5 minutes. Turn off the burner.
• Add the butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, and seasonings. Stir to combine, and if the mixture needs thinning, add milk. Check the seasonings, adding salt and pepper, to taste.
• Pour the mashed potatoes into a large casserole pan. Dot the surface with butter. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 more minutes. Serve immediately.

RICH & CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a greased 4-qt. slow cooker, whisk the boiling water, milk, cream cheese, butter and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the potato flakes, garlic salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

INSTANT POT MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Pour 2 cups water into a 6- to 8-quart Instant Pot. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the peppercorns and top with a rack. Put the potatoes on the rack in a single layer. Put on the lid, making sure the steam valve is in the sealing position. Set to pressure-cook on high for 12 minutes. When the time is up, let the pressure release naturally, about 20 minutes. (If the pressure is not fully released after 20 minutes, carefully turn the steam valve to the venting position.)
• Combine the milk and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the butter melts and the milk is steaming, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully add the potatoes to the milk mixture and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Adjust the consistency with more milk as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with butter and chives.

INSTANT POT MASHED POTATOES WITH SOUR CREAM AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Put 1 cup of warm water and the 1 tablespoon salt in the pressure cooker and stir until the salt dissolves. Insert the steamer basket and place the potatoes in the basket.
• Cover, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Release the pressure manually.
• Transfer the potatoes to a bowl. Add the butter, sour cream, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper and use a potato masher or fork to mash everything together. Add the chives and mix well. Adjust the seasoning to taste, if necessary. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese just before serving.

ULTIMATE INSTANT POT® MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Layer potatoes onto a steamer basket set inside a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add chicken stock and secure the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 9 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Carefully remove sliced potatoes from the steamer basket; drain and reserve remaining stock.
• Place butter and garlic in the empty pressure cooker; select Saute function. Cook and stir for 90 seconds. Return potatoes to the pot and mash with cream cheese.

NOBODY KNOWS THEY'RE INSTANT MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Prepare mashed potatoes according to the package, substituting cream cheese for the butter.
• Stir in green onion and parsley.
• Spoon into a 1 quart glass baking dish.
• Dot with butter and sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake in a 400 degree oven for about about 30 minutes, or in the microwave on full power till bottom of the the dish is very hot and heated through.

HOMEMADE "INSTANT" MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until tender. Drain water and return potatoes to pan. Add all ingredients and mash with a potato masher. (Do not over-mash, or the potatoes will become rubbery and starchy).
• Spray 4 to 6 ice cube trays with non-stick cooking spray. Spoon mashed potatoes into each cube mold, then pat down with finger.
• Cover each tray with a sheet of plastic wrap, using fingers to press the wrap firmly onto the surface of the potatoes. This will prevent the potatoes from drying out in the freezer. Add another layer of plastic wrap over the entire tray and wrap tightly.
• Freeze the trays overnight. When the potatoes are frozen through, pop them out of the molds and into a freezer zipper bag, and store them in the freezer until you are ready to cook.
• Microwave Reheating: Take out as many cubes as you need. Place in a microwave-safe bowl. Add about a tablespoon of water and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Heat on 50% power for 5-6 minutes. Stir. Heat again (if necessary) for 2 more minutes.
• Stovetop Reheating: Take out as many cubes as you need. Place in a boiler with 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. Heat on medium-low for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and smooth.