Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nAdd the warm milk and cream mixture, a little bit at a time, to the Dutch oven with the buttered potatoes, gently mashing until everything has combined. Send the potato mixture through a ricer, then top the puree with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to serve.<\/p>\n
Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nPotato Puree Variations<\/h2>\n\n- Get cheesy:<\/strong> You can stir some fresh Parmesan in as you mash the potatoes, or sprinkle Parmesan or fresh mozzarella shavings over the top of each serving to add some cheesy goodness.<\/li>\n
- Spice it up:<\/strong> Adding a few dashes of cayenne pepper to the mix right before you process the puree will add some color and a bit of welcome heat to this otherwise elegantly simple dish.<\/li>\n
- Mix in some garlic:<\/strong> Sprinkling garlic powder or finely minced garlic cloves into the Dutch oven right after you drain the cooking water will enrich the flavor of this puree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Store Potato Puree<\/h2>\n
Store single portions of leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days, and reheat them in the microwave or in the oven.<\/p>\n
Can you freeze leftover potato puree?<\/h3>\n
If you use a highly starchy potato such as Russet, then leftovers won’t freeze well, but other varieties produce a puree you can freeze in airtight packaging for up to three months.<\/p>\n
Potato Puree Tips<\/h2>\n
Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWhat potatoes should I use for this recipe?<\/h3>\n
Red potatoes or Yukon Golds are ideal, as they are lower in starch than other varieties and will take well to blending into an even puree.<\/p>\n
What should I serve with this potato puree?<\/h3>\n
This superb take on the mashed potato goes well beside myriad kinds of meat, fish, poultry and hearty green vegetables.<\/p>\n
Why are my potatoes getting gummy?<\/h3>\n
If the consistency of your puree is too gummy, you are either not adding enough liquid, or you are overprocessing the potatoes. As soon as they have gone through the potato ricer or food mill one time, you should consider them processed enough.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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