{"id":5358,"date":"2019-10-29T04:33:10","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T04:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aussiepizzas.com\/PIZZADELIVERY\/perfect-creamy-mashed-potatoes-with-garlic-butter\/"},"modified":"2019-10-29T04:33:10","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T04:33:10","slug":"perfect-creamy-mashed-potatoes-with-garlic-butter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.aussiepizzas.com\/PIZZADELIVERY\/perfect-creamy-mashed-potatoes-with-garlic-butter\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfect, Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Butter"},"content":{"rendered":"

I posted this mashed potato recipe years ago, and hundreds<\/em> of you have cooked them! But, seeing as mashed potato season is just around the corner, I thought I’d update the recipe with a few notes and suggestions. Creamy, buttery peaks and cloud-like potatoes are drizzled with a saffron garlic butter. Top the potatoes with a toasted almond, coriander, sesame sprinkle, and it’s incredibly delicious. Simple, but with enough of a twist to make them special.
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Best Type of Potato to Use<\/h2>\n

People really<\/em> dig in with opinions about what type of potato is best when it comes to making mashed potatoes. I like the creamy texture most waxy “new” potatoes bring to the party. Yukon golds or yellow finns are my go-to. That said, many people use russet potatoes. Russets have a higher starch quantity, and can contribute to a beautiful, fluffy bowl of potatoes for sure. But my secret weapon is smaller, waxy potatoes. They’re so creamy, and lend a beautiful, naturally rich texture you can’t get otherwise.<\/p>\n

Skin off or Skin on?<\/h2>\n

This is completely a personal preference. If you’re serving a crowd that appreciates a rustic mashed potato, by all means, leave the skins on. If your people like uniform billowing clouds of mashed potato, get out the peeler. I tend to bounce back and forth between the two.<\/p>\n

The Secret Drizzle Magic<\/h2>\n

The thing that takes these mashed potatoes over the top is the special butter. It’s the simple combination of butter, garlic, saffron, and a pinch of salt. When you drizzle it over the potatoes, it smells incredible, and is the perfect way to finish your beautiful potatoes. As a last touch, a dusting of almonds and herbs brings an updated accent to classic mashed potatoes, but you can skip of you’re more old-school, and like your potatoes straight.<\/p>\n

Mashed Potato Variations<\/h2>\n

I also love these Kale Mashed Potatoe<\/a>s from forever ago. And if you’re open-minded about a sweet potato variation – these Vanilla Mashed Sweet Potatoes<\/a> are in need of an updated photo (laugh\/cry), but so<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Continue reading Perfect, Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Butter<\/a> on 101 Cookbooks<\/a><\/p>\n

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