Here's what they look like...
I hope you all have a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
What you will need...
- Potatoes...10 pounds (1 bag)
- Butter...½ to 1 stick
- Salt...to taste
- Pepper...to taste
- Buttermilk...½-1 cup
- Parmesan Cheese...1-2 cups (I know it's a lot, but I love to make it cheesy. You can also substitute the Parmesan for any type of cheese you like
- measurements are estimates and based upon texture/taste
Putting it Together...
- Skin potatoes and cut into quarters (this allows the potatoes to cook more quickly)
- Put in large pot, add water and salt (I usually put in a few chicken bouillon cubes to add a little flavor to the potatoes).
- When fork tender, remove from heat and drain
- Turn-off burner and replace potatoes in pot and return to burner. This will allow the excess water to steam out of the potatoes. Be sure to keep an eye on them, so they do not burn
- Place the potatoes in a large bowl
- If they do not all fit, you will need to repeat the following steps with the remaining potatoes (although cutting-back on the measurements)
- Add butter, salt, and pepper
- Mash with a potato masher and then use a hand mixer to blend
- Add 1/2 cup of Buttermilk and continue whipping
- Add additional buttermilk until you reach the desired consistency
- Add additional salt and pepper to taste
- Add the Parmesan cheese and mix until well incorporated
- Take any additional potatoes and repeat steps 6-11
you know for the longest time I didn't realize there was a difference between mashed and whipped potatoes.
ReplyDeletelooks yummy - I can't wait for tomorrow! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving
ReplyDeleteAnn: Me too. I guess it all comes down to whether you like lumps in your potatoes or if you like them smoother.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific Thanksgiving!
wildcatsthree: Thank you. I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving, too!
Sounds pretty darn yummy to me too! I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteYum, potatoes! They are my husband's favorite part of Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteYummy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you & your family!
Brian: Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
BeadedTail: I like them too. My favorite is the kind with the corn flakes and the cheddar cheese.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Storm, The Psychotic Housewife: Thank you! I hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving, too!
Yummy again...I add a garlic clove in my water while boiling. Everyone around here always wants garlic mashed potatoes.
ReplyDeleteI am a masher and not a whipper. But, I have never tried the buttermilk before. I will have to try that idea!!
I hope you are enjoying the left overs today!!
Jackie:-)
Shinade: That's a great idea. I think I'll try that the next time. I usually mash, but for special occasions, I'll go the extra mile :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great Thanksgiving!