Mashed Purple Potatoes Recipes

MASHED PURPLE POTATOES

Steps:

• Prepare the potatoes by peeling them if desired (you can also leave the peels on), removing any bruised areas, and cutting them into 2-inch pieces. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, add up to 1/2 tsp of salt, and bring to a boil. Let them boil for 15 to 17 minutes until fork-tender.
• In the meantime, combine the milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until the butter is melted, then remove from heat, being careful not to let the mixture boil.
• When the potatoes are cooked, drain and return them to the pot. Pour in the milk and butter mixture, and mash the potatoes with a handheld masher or a handheld electric mixer (for a creamier texture) until smooth. Taste, and add salt, pepper, more butter, and fresh herbs as desired. For additional flavor, consider adding up to 1/2 cup sour cream. Enjoy warm!

SAVORY PURPLE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into pieces no larger than 1 inch by 1 inch. Place potatoes into a pot. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the pot and enough water to cover the potatoes. Cook potatoes on medium for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
• Drain potatoes, and place them back into the pot where they were cooked. Add cream and butter. Beat with a mixer until the potatoes are smooth. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

BAKED PURPLE MASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Coat the bottom and sides of an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Set aside.
• In a large pot, add enough water to fill 3/4 of the way, and then add the potatoes, garlic and a hefty pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until a fork is easily inserted, but the potatoes still hold their form, about 20 minutes. Strain in a colander and place back over the empty pot, allowing the remaining heat to evaporate some of the moisture from the potatoes and garlic, just a few minutes. Mash the contents of the pot well, and then add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the heavy cream. Mash until smooth, but if you like it chunky, leave it chunky. Then stir in 1 cup pepper jack cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Spoon into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Stir together the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, 2 tablespoons jack cheese and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the potatoes. Bake in the oven until the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

MASHED PURPLE SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Poke holes all over potatoes with a fork. Arrange in a baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.
• Cut potatoes in half, widthwise, on a cutting board. Scoop flesh into a mixing bowl. Add coconut milk, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.