Mashed potatoes are an timeless classic in the kitchen, perfect for accompanying meat, fish, or vegetable dishes. With the Monsieur Cuisine Smart, achieving a smooth and velvety consistency is even simpler and faster, but you can also easily make it with a manual preparation. This gluten-free version is ideal for everyone, even for those with specific dietary requirements.
Why you will love this recipe
Very easy: few ingredients and a simple procedure. You can also cook the potatoes in the microwave!
Creamy and velvety: cooking in milk ensures a perfect result.
Versatile: perfect with roasts, meatballs, stews, or vegetarian dishes.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 3People
- Cooking methods: Cooking with food processor
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs potatoes (medium)
- 2/3 cups milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- to taste nutmeg
- 1.75 tbsp butter
Tools
- 1 Food Processor Monsieur Cousine Smart
- 1 Pot of choice
- 1 Microwave of choice
- 1 Potato Masher
Steps
If you want to use the microwave method to cook the potatoes click HERE
Peel the potatoes and cut them into even pieces.With Monsieur Cuisine Smart
Place the potatoes in the bowl.
Add the milk, salt, and a pinch of nutmeg.
Manual preparation
Put the potatoes in a pot with lightly salted cold water.
Bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes, until they are soft.
Drain and mash the potatoes with a potato masher.With Monsieur Cuisine Smart
Set the processor to 203°F | Speed 1 | 25 minutes.
Low-temperature cooking in milk makes the potatoes soft and flavorful.
At the end of cooking, add the butter and mix at Speed 4 | 30 seconds.
If you prefer a softer mash, add a splash of milk and mix again for a few seconds.
Manual preparation
Heat the milk in a small pan without boiling it.
Add the butter to the mashed potatoes and gradually incorporate the hot milk, stirring with a whisk or fork until you get a smooth cream.The mashed potatoes are ready to be served! Perfect with roasts, stews, meatballs, or vegetarian sides.
Variations and tips
You can enrich the mash with grated Parmesan, aromatic herbs, or add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for an extra touch of flavor. Also, if you like potato-based dishes, try the homemade potato gnocchi, another irresistible recipe you can easily prepare with the Monsieur Cuisine Smart.
FAQ – Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Can I use another type of potatoes?
Yes, you can use yellow-fleshed potatoes for a more compact mash or white-fleshed potatoes for an even softer and velvety result.
The mash is too thick, how can I soften it?
Add a little hot milk and stir until you reach the desired consistency. If you prepared it by hand, use a whisk to blend better.
Can I prepare it in advance?
Yes! Keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days. To heat it, add a little milk and mix well to regain creaminess.
Can I freeze the mashed potatoes?
Better not, as it tends to become grainy after thawing. If you still want to, add some cream when reheating to improve the texture.
Will the handmade mash be equally creamy?
Yes! The secret is to mash the potatoes well while they are still hot and add the milk little by little, stirring vigorously.
Can I make a dairy-free version?
Certainly! Replace the milk with a plant-based beverage (preferably unsweetened) and use extra virgin olive oil instead of butter.
