Mashed Potatoes With Creme Fraiche Recipes

MASHED POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE

Steps:

• Cut the top off garlic head, leaving the cloves exposed, drizzle it with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Wrap garlic in foil and roast for 25 minutes at 450 F.Remove from the oven, unwrap the foil and let the garlic cool.
• Fill a medium pot with water, add 1 teaspoon of salt and add potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are soft.
• Drain and return potatoes to the pot, then squeeze roasted garlic our of skins.Add Creme Fraîche, 4 tbsp butter and using an old-fashioned potato masher, mash the potatoes until desired consistency.
• Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of melted butter, sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately.

CRèME FRAîCHE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot. Add crème fraîche and butter; mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (Potatoes can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat, stirring frequently.)

MASHED POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE AND CHIVES

Steps:

• In a large pot, cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover and cook over med-high heat until the potatoes are tender to a fork, about 20 minutes; Drain.
• Press the potatoes through a ricer (for very smooth mashed potatoes) into a large saucepan over low heat.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the milk with 10 tablespoons of the butter and 1 tablespoon of salt and cook over medium heat until the butter is melted, about 3 minutes.
• Pour the hot milk over the riced potatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until blended - about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the creme fraiche, the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the chives and cook until the potatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve!

BOBBY'S FAVORITE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water by 2 inches. Add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt, bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 25 minutes.
• While the potatoes are cooking, heat the milk in a small saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil, cover and remove from the heat. Keep warm until the potatoes finish cooking.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the saucepan over low heat. Stir the potatoes for about a minute in the saucepan to evaporate any additional water.
• Put the potatoes into a ricer or food mill set over a large bowl. Stir in the butter then 1 1/2 cups to all of the warm milk until creamy. Stir in creme fraiche, mascarpone or pesto, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.

VERY FINE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put potatoes and garlic into a large stockpot; cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil; cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Press through a potato ricer or a food mill into a large bowl, and cover.
• Meanwhile, stir milk, cream, butter, and 1 tablespoon salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. Stir in creme fraiche. Stir into potatoes until just combined; season with pepper. Using a large whisk, whip potatoes until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes; season with salt.

CREME FRAICHE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash but don't peel the potatoes.
• Place in a large pot of water.
• Boil over medium heat until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes, then drain.
• Mash the potatoes then add the butter, creme fraiche, salt and and pepper to taste.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the potatoes and boil for about 15 mins or until tender. Transfer to a colander and drain well, then return to the pan and set over a very low heat for 2 mins to dry completely.
• Heat the milk and butter in a small pan, then pour over the potatoes. Remove from the heat, then mash potatoes using an electric hand whisk or potato masher. Tip in the créme fraîche and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt.

DILL MASHED POTATOES WITH CRèME FRAîCHE AND CAVIAR

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well. Return potatoes to pot; mash over low heat until almost smooth. Add crème fraîche and butter; whisk until smooth and fluffy. Stir in dill. Season with salt and pepper. (Potatoes can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat, stirring frequently.)
• Top potatoes with caviar and serve.

MASHED POTATOES WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
• While potatoes are still hot and steaming, add cream cheese, milk, butter, and salt. Blend with an electric hand mixer until creamy and smooth.