How to Make Mashed Potatoes With Chicken Broth
Mashed potatoes are traditionally made with the addition of milk or cream. Substituting chicken broth can add a different flavor to the spuds. Homemade mashed potato recipes vary according to personal tastes, but almost all recipes serve as a side dish to meals. The chicken broth not only adds flavor to the mashed potatoes, but it gives them a golden yellow hue which improves their presentation. Top the mashed potatoes with chives or crumbled bacon to make them look even more appealing. Does this Spark an idea?
Other People Are Reading
Things You'll Need
- 5 large russet potatoes
- Knife
- Saucepan
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Bowl
- Potato masher or mixer
- 1/2 cup soar cream
- 1/2 cup light cream
- Salt
- Pepper
- Butter
- Cheese
Instructions
-
-
1
Peel 5 large russet potatoes. Rinse the potatoes under cool running water.
-
2
Slice the russet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place the potato cubes into a large saucepan over medium-high heat and put a cover on the pan.
-
-
3
Fill a saucepan with 3 1/2 cups of chicken broth. Bring the broth to a boil and reduce the heat on the stovetop to "Medium."
-
4
Cook the potatoes for an additional 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes when they are tender, and reserve the broth in a bowl. The broth will cook down or reduce when you cook the potatoes.
-
5
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or mixer. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved broth, 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup light cream. Add more broth until you reach the desired consistency.
-
6
Season the mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, butter, or cheese if you desire. Serve the mashed potatoes immediately.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Add a low-sodium chicken broth and fat-free sour cream to reduce the calories in the mashed potatoes.
Always wash potatoes before you cut them to remove dirt and debris that may cause an illness.
References
- Photo Credit NA/Photos.com/Getty Images
