Southern Mashed Potatoes Recipes

SOUTHERN STYLE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes and if you prefer peeled potatoes peel them now
• Dice the potatoes so that they are small and close in size (dicing them to similar sizes will help ensure the potatoes cook evenly)
• Season the potatoes with salt and pepper then cover with chicken broth and bring to a boil
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until fork tender
• In a small sauce pan melt the butter and then stir in milk until combined
• Pour mixture over potatoes and mash until desired consistency

HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Bring cold water, potatoes, and 1 tsp. salt to a boil in a medium-size Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook potatoes for 16 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender and drain.
• Bring potatoes back to Dutch oven. Cook in Dutch oven until water evaporates and potatoes look dry. Mound potatoes on 1 side; add butter, half-and-half, cream cheese, ground pepper, and remaining 1 tsp. salt to opposite side of Dutch oven. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture boils.
• After removing from heat, beat at medium speed with a hand-held electric mixer 30 seconds to 1 minute or to desired degree of smoothness. Do not overbeat. Serve warm.

SOUTHERN MASHED POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain the potatoes.
• With mixer set on a low speed (or using a hand masher), combine the potatoes with all the remaining ingredients until smooth. This should just take a couple minutes.
• Enjoy! (Top with gravy, if desired.)

CREAMY SOUTHERN MASHED POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel and cut the potatoes into 3-4 pieces. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl, then wash the potatoes before transfering them to the pot. After you've transfered the potatoes to the pot, add enough water to cover the top of the potatoes. We added about 17 cups of water.
• Set the temperature on the stove to medium heat to start cooking the potatoes. Cover with lid and cook until the potatoes are cooked fork through and tender.
• Remove the potatoes from the stove and drain the water. Set the potatoes aside. In a large Sauté pan, add melt the butter over low heat. Next add the potatoes. Then season with salt and pepper to taste, and garlic powder. Mix well. Then slowly add the milk. Stir to well combine until the mashed potatoes are creamy and all lumps are gone (if desired).

MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes into a large pot, add the bay leaf, 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain them well and remove the bay leaf. Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan. Put the potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a bowl. Add the hot cream and season with salt and pepper. Mix together with a spoon and add the chives.

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes, cut them into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large pot of boiling salted water. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return them to the pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan until the butter is melted.
• Using a hand held mixer, break the potatoes up and at low speed slowly add the hot milk/butter mixture to make the potatoes very creamy. Add the sour cream, 2 teaspoons of salt and the pepper and whisk to combine. Serve hot.

MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepot, combine the potatoes, garlic and 1 tablespoon salt. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Strain the potatoes and garlic and then rice them back into the pot. Add the milk, chicken stock, white pepper and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Place the pot over low heat and stir until the mixture comes together and is heated through. Remove from the heat and mix in the butter until melted in.
• Serve immediately or wrap in foil and hold in a low oven.

SOUTHERN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and chop potatoes.
• Boil in 4 quarts of water in till soft (about 15 minutes).
• Drain and put in large mixer on low.
• Add Miracle Whip, maargarine, and milk.
• Mix until smooth.

MASHED POTATO PANCAKES SOUTHERN STYLE

Steps:

• In medium bowl combine all ingredients.
• Whisk together until combined well.
• Consistency should be similar to cornbread mixture.
• Heat skillet with a light layer of oil on medium-high heat.
• (Cast iron skillet browns beautifully).
• Spoon batter to form 3 1/2 to 4 inch rounds.
• Brown each side to a rich dark golden brown.
• Potato Pancakes should look like a thick regular pancake.
• Place on paper towel to drain excess oil.
• Don't stack on top of each other or the bottom pancakes will become soggy.

SOUTHERN LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel, quarter, boil & drain potatoes.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Mash with potato masher.Mix in 2 cups of cheese while still hot.
• In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, milk, & ranch seasoning. Mix well. Add mixture to potato mixture and blend together with 3/4 cup green onion.
• Pour into casserole dish and top with bacon and remaining green onion & cheese. Bake for 25 minutes.

MARTINA MCBRIDE'S KANSAS CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a large saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add the salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, partially covered, until the potatoes are very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the pan.
• Break up the potatoes with a potato masher or a handheld mixer on low speed. Gradually add Country Crock® Spread and beat until incorporated. Gradually add the cream cheese, and sour cream, beating well after each addition.
• Gradually stir in the warm half-and-half, 2 tablespoons at a time, until well incorporated and the potatoes are fluffy and light (you may not need all the half-and-half). Stir in the thyme and season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with remaining tablespoon Country Crock® Spread.