Mashed Potato Trio

So I have started practicing for my big Thanksgiving dinner. And these... are my potatoes :)

Unfortunately there are no pictures this time around.

The Recipe:
For the mashed potatoes
2 pounds (about 6 cups) russet or Idaho potatoes, peeled
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup hot milk


For the cheese flavour
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese


For the herb flavour
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme


For the roasted garlic flavour
9 cloves garlic, roasted


Making the potatoes
1. Cut potatoes into uniform pieces. Place potatoes in a large pot; add enough water to cover.

2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer over medium-high heat until just tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to pot.

3. Add butter, salt and pepper to pot. Mash potato mixture with potato masher. (Add more salt as desired)

4. Add milk, a little at a time, while mashing potatoes. Continue adding milk as necessary and mash until the potatoes are smooth.


Making the flavour mixtures

1. For the cheese flavour, in a small bowl, combine Parmesan and Cheddar cheeses.

2. For the herb flavour, in another bowl, mix parsley, chives and thyme.

3. For the roasted garlic flavour, in a third bowl, mash the roasted garlic clove.


Flavouring the potatoes

1. Divide mashed potatoes into three portions and season each with a different flavour; mix well.

2. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve immediately.

My Experience:
Awesome. Great potatoes. Cannot wait to make these Thanksgiving Day. Best way to spice up plain old mashed potatoes ever. I actually think my sister, for once in her life, will enjoy eating potatoes (not in the form of french fries).

Honestly, they are best served warm so if you aren't ready to serve them ASAP, throw them in the oven (as long as they are in oven safe bowls) at a low temperature.

Also good microwaved the next day (not as good though...)

The Ratings:
Joelle's rating: 10/10
My rating: 10/10