Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes requires approximately 1 hour from start to finish. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 461 calories, 10g of protein, and 26g of fat. It works well as a cheap side dish for Thanksgiving. If you have idaho russet potatoes, butter, kosher salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying.

Instructions

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Special equipment: 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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In a large pot, add the potatoes and cover amply with cold water. Bring the water up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
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Add a generous pinch of salt to the water and allow the potatoes to cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Pour the water and potatoes into a colander placed in the sink to drain off all of the water. Return the same pot to the heat and add the milk. Bring the milk to a simmer and gingerly add the potatoes back into the pot. Season with salt.
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Whisk in the stick of butter.
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Whisk until all of the ingredients meld together. Taste for seasoning.
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Remove from the heat.
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Use the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to "grease" the sides and bottom of the baking dish.
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Add in the breadcrumbs and roll them around inside the dish so it creates a butter/breadcrumb topping.
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Using a whisk (or an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment), whip the heavy cream until fairly firm. Season with salt.
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With a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream and about 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese into the mashed potatoes. Taste for seasoning.
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Transfer the potatoes to a baking dish and top with remaining Parmesan.
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Place in the center of the oven and bake, undisturbed, for 15 to 20 minutes. The top should be light brown from the cheese and the potatoes hot.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h
Servings8
Health Score6
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