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on 12/27/2008 My recipe adds a bit more kick than "a pinch of salt." I like semi-spicy and flavorable mashed potatos; if you do too, read on: *Roast a whole garlic in the oven for 45 min *Prepare potatos as aforementioned, except leave the skins on. *Finely dice 1 serrano pepper; so fine that you cannot see it in the finished product, but taste it no doubt; Add it to the boiling water with the potatos. *When the potatos are done, mash them in a bowl with the roasted garlic (peeled of course!) *Add a little milk and butter for creaminess *Sprinkle a few dashes of Cayenne Pepper, continue to mash Walla! Delicious Garlic and spicy mashed potatos! ENJOY!
on 11/22/2005 Instead of using so much milk, use cream cheese with a little milk and butter and it makes the potatoes really creamy. Diced ham and green onions with a pinch of garlic make them taste great with no need for gravy.
on 11/22/2005 When the potatoes are mashed and ready, mix in some chopped basil leaves, peppercorns, rosemary and bacon bits. Mix them in with any old wooden spoon.
on 11/22/2005 Try adding about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese! Add more or less to taste. This makes it mega smooth and creamy and the flavor is awesome!
on 11/22/2005 Adding carrots (cook with potatoes and carry them along) makes for a colorful and tasty treat.
on 11/22/2005 Instead of mixing in only 2 tbs. of unmelted butter, put in 6 tbs. for four medium potatoes. Add to the potatoes and mash in. The more butter the better!
on 11/22/2005 Up to four hours before the meal, you can mash potatoes and put them in a crock pot on LOW (1) with lid. They will stay warm and fluffy until ready to serve. Be sure to put a little water in the crock pot while mashing again.
on 11/22/2005 Fluff potatoes with an electric hand mixer instead of mashing them. Season with garlic pepper seasoning and add sour cream, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon and chives.
on 11/22/2005 Experiment, try adding asparagus, roasted red peppers, eggplant, fresh herbs, bacon. You name it, anything that you think would make a nice accent to your main course.
on 11/22/2005 For zestier mashed potatos, add your favorite sour cream instead of milk. Makes great potatos sensational!
on 11/22/2005 Mash potatoes as usual with butter, milk etc. Add roasted garlic depending on volume of taters to mixture heat on stove serve hot. Delicious.
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