Mashed Potato
You just can’t beat smooth and creamy mash potato for lip smacking taste! Follow this easy recipe below and give it a twist with apples, pesto or mustard.
Per Serving %GDA
KCAL 140
FAT 0.9g 1%
SATURATES 0.5g 3%
SUGAR 4g
SALT 0.2g
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Serves:
2 - 4
Best Potato Varieties
Ingredients
700g (1lb 9oz) floury potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
150 ml (¼pt) milk
salt
freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Place potatoes in a pan with just enough water to cover them.
- Bring to the boil, then cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender, drain.
- Bring the milk to the boil, then pour the milk over the potatoes and mash until smooth.
- Season to taste and serve immediately.
Just a few simple ingredients can transform this classic mashed potato into the perfect partner for any dish:
Apple Mashed Potato
Add a grated red skinned eating apple, tossed in a little lemon juice to the mash just before serving.
Horseradish Mashed Potato for Roast Beef
Try adding a teaspoon or two of horseradish sauce to the mash just before serving with British Beef.
Pesto or Mustard Mashed Potato
Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of pesto or mustard per person.
Caramelised Onion Mashed Potato
Add caramelised onions to a bowl of mash to serve with beef casserole,
Herb Mashed Potato
Mix in chopped fresh herbs such as oregano or dill, which are delicious with chicken or fish, or try basil or thyme if you're serving the mash with a tomato-based dish
Find More ways of cooking mashed potato at: www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/nov/22/source-it-potatos-root-vegetables
Tell us what you think...
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Chris 22/05/2010 11:00am (3 months ago)
Try melting some cheddar cheese on it.
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williams 04/05/2010 3:42pm (4 months ago)
We don't get the varities you mention in your recipes @ supermarkets.
We most usually available are: king edwards, maris piper, desiree or what tesco call "white". -
Tibby 17/03/2010 2:40pm (6 months ago)
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Brian 05/03/2010 5:25pm (6 months ago)
I can't believe that the basic recipe above, or one of the alternatives, does not include adding the basic potato addition called butter. This makes me think that the Potato Council does not know the first thing about potatoes. When my niece visited from USA and told me that her mum makes the best potato in the world, I accepted the challenge and she agreed she was wrong, mine was way better. When I compared recipes with my sister-in-law, the difference was butter
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michelle dalton 18/12/2009 1:00am (9 months ago)
When I was in NY america, I ate at that bubbagump shrimp restaurant, from the Tom hanks film and they had the most delicious mash, it had the skin in it and was just delicious. anyone from the US know the recipe, my sister asked and said it was using red rooster potatoes but I tried it and it didnt nessacarily taste much different to regular mash. Thanks
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Jurate likes this 18/11/2009 11:14am (10 months ago)
This is easy and really tasteful. I love it!
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tina yardley 12/10/2009 12:34pm (11 months ago)
hi im doing a come dine with me,with 6 friends and you have given me some ideas what to do with my mash, as im doing a roast beef i will try the mash with mustard thank you
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Potato Council 04/08/2009 1:59pm (1 year ago)
Hi Sarah,
We look forward to hearing your feedback and be sure to try some of our other mashed potato recipes like the Caramelised Onion - great with bangers and gravy! -
Potato Council 30/07/2009 4:06pm (1 year ago)
Thanks Ellie & Kelly,
Ellie you are absolutely right, the pink comes from the beetroot, but you could also try to add red daikon radishes too.....a great way to get kids eating more veg!
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Ellie King 29/07/2009 12:47pm (1 year ago)
Hi Kelly,
Pink mash has cooked beetroot cubes added to the potato and then mashed an normal. The beetroot makes the mash slightly sweet and bright pink - perfect for kids.
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