There is nothing like eating an awesome side dish, like awesome mashed potatoes, also known as, the creamy whipped mashed potatoes recipe.
With this creamy whipped mashed potatoes recipe, your side dish may outshine the entrée.
Creamy Whipped Mashed Potato Goodness
Mashed potatoes are usually a hit or miss for me. There are times when I eat mashed potatoes and think to myself, “mashed potatoes are alright.”
Then, there are times when I am served some creamy whipped mashed potatoes, and I feel like mashed potatoes maybe, just maybe, are better than french fries.
By the way, I love french fries, so for me to think that mashed potatoes can compete with the greatest potato dish of all time said a lot.
Since we are talking about french fries, check out this delicious surf ‘n’ turf potatoes fries.
Based on the different experiences I get when I eat mashed potatoes, I think it is safe to say that mashed potatoes are only as good as the person who is cooking this side dish.
On the contrary, with a recipe like this, anybody can make awesome mashed potatoes because you need an awesome side dish to go with this awesome creamy whipped mashed potatoes recipe.
My First Awesome Mashed Potatoes Experience
In the beginning, I always thought that mashed potatoes were not anything special, but my opinion changed the first time I had mashed potatoes from scratch.
Do not get me wrong, I never had mashed potatoes that were not edible, but from my experience, those awesome mashed potatoes are not that awesome unless they are made from scratch.
On top of making this whipped creamy mashed potatoes recipe from scratch, the butter combined with the right amount of seasoning is making me want to do a few backflips, and I never did gymnastics a day in my life.
Should you whip mashed potatoes?
When you are making mashed potatoes you do not have to whip them, however, if you want your potatoes to have a more smooth consistency, then whipping them will be your best option.
What is the difference between mashed potatoes and whipped potatoes?
The difference between mashed potatoes and whipped potatoes is that one method uses more manual labor than the other.
Mashed potatoes are developed by literally mashing the potatoes with a utensil, an electric hand mixer, or a potato masher.
Because of the nature of this method, the mashed potatoes may have lumps in them. On the other hand, whipped potatoes use a blender to get a smoother consistency.
The creamy whipped mashed potatoes recipe has the best of both worlds. The recipe involves mashing the potatoes, but we will cook the potatoes beforehand.
Doing this will help the potatoes keep a smooth consistency without putting them into a blender. Either way, you will have an awesome side dish.
Why aren’t my mashed potatoes creamy?
Your potatoes not coming out creamy may be due to overworking them. Here is what I mean by that.
The more you mash the potatoes, the more starch is released. Once too much starch is released, the potatoes will become less creamy and gummier.
What is the best tool to mashed potatoes?
The best tool to go with is an electric hand mixer. Use that to make your awesome mashed potatoes. However, if you don’t have an electric hand mixer, the second-best tool to use for mashed potatoes is a potato masher.
Should you salt mashed potato water?
Salting the water that is used for boiling the potatoes is not necessary, however, if you want to do that, go right ahead. The reason why this step is not necessary is that we will season the potatoes during the mashing process.
What else can you use to mashed potatoes?
If you do not have a potato masher or electric hand mixer, then you can use a spoon, fork, or hands if you are down to get a little dirty.
Should I rinse potatoes before boiling?
You do not have to rinse off the potatoes before boiling them, however, the rinse process will help get rid of an excessive amount of starch, so it is recommended to wash your potatoes.
Other Awesome Side Dishes
There are a lot of “sides” that give people nightmares. Side chicks, side dudes, falling on a sidewalk, waking up on the wrong side of the bed, the grass not being greener on the other side, etc.
I can go on, but I am sure a lot of you all reading this are having PTSD, so I will stop and talk about “sides” that we all love.
- Macaroni and cheese
- Steam vegetables
- Rice
- Cabbage
- Collard greens
- Candy yams
- Black-eyed peas
- Baked beans
- Creamy whipped mashed potatoes (You know we can’t forget that one!)
All these awesome side dishes and I didn’t even scratch the surface.
There are too many side dishes to name, but if you are following my social media platforms, then I would love to hear what your favorite side dishes are.
Making The Creamy Whipped Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Serving Size: 10
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Potatoes, Peeled
- 1/2 Cup Evaporated Milk, Hot
- 3 tbsp Butter, Melted
- Salt to taste
- 4 Cups Water
Equipment
- Potato Masher Or
- Electric Hand Mixer
- Knife
- Colander
- Lidded Cooking Pot
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- 1/4 cup Cookie Scoop
- Potato Peeler
Instructions For Your Potatoes
- Peel and cut potatoes into cubes for faster cooking.
- Cook potatoes on medium heat for 20 minutes to 25 minutes.
- After potatoes are cooked, drain water using a strainer or colander.
- Using an electric hand mixer or a potato masher, mash the potatoes until it’s creamy and smooth.
- Stir in hot evaporated milk and the melted butter. Regarding the butter, using salted butter is best for a more robust butter flavor.
- Add salt to taste.
- Serve using a 1/4 cup cookie scoop – optional.
Confessions About An Awesome Side Dish
Awesome mashed potatoes are a blessing unless you are on a keto diet. So much high carbs goodness that you can help but take a few bites.
Additionally, do not feel bad about the creamy whipped mashed potatoes recipe you just made because life is too short not to experience awesomeness in food form.
Creamy Whipped Mashed Potatoes Dish
Supplies and Equipment
- Potato Masher Or Electric Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 1.5 Lbs Potatoes Peeled
- 1/2 Cup Evaporated Milk Hot
- 3 Tbsp Butter Melted
- 3/4 Tsp Salt Or Salt to taste
- 4 Cups Water
Instructions
Prepare The Potatoes
- Peel and cut potatoes into cubes for faster cooking.
Cooking The Potatoes
- Boil potatoes on medium heat for 20 minutes to 25 minutes.
- After potatoes are cooked, drain water using a strainer.
- Using an electric hand mixer or a potato masher, mash the potatoes until it's creamy and smooth.
- Stir in hot evaporated milk and the melted butter. Regarding the butter, using salted butter is best for a more robust butter flavor.
- Add salt to taste.
Serve Mashed Potatoes
- Serve using an ice cream or cookie scoop - optional.
Nutrition
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