{"id":2070634,"date":"2024-10-28T06:50:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T15:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2070634"},"modified":"2024-10-30T11:14:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T16:14:09","slug":"purple-mashed-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/purple-mashed-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Purple Mashed Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"
Around 4,000 different types of potatoes exist, which is shocking to think about when we see only a few red, white and gold varieties in our local grocery stores and farmers markets. One type in particular that’s less commonly available is purple or blue potatoes.<\/p>\n
These striking spuds taste quite similar to regular potatoes. Therefore, you can use them in your favorite potato recipes<\/a> seamlessly, turning your starchy, beloved sides into colorful talking pieces that happen to have more antioxidants than their pale counterparts. Mashed purple potatoes are particularly beautiful, and our purple mashed potatoes recipe is great for special occasions and holidays, or any time you’re craving mashed potatoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Place the potatoes in a stock pot and add water to cover. Season the water with 1 teaspoon salt and bring it to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender enough to pierce easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan.<\/p>\n In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter until just warm and the butter has melted. Set aside.<\/p>\n Gently mash the potatoes while gradually adding the milk and butter mixture until you reach your preferred consistency. Stir in the remaining salt and the pepper, and garnish with parsley.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:\u00a0<\/em>If you own a potato masher, it’s the obvious choice for crushing up these ‘taters. If not, other great mashing tools include a stiff whisk or a pastry blender. You can use a food processor, but if you over-process mashed potatoes, they will become gluey and unpalatable, so process with care!<\/p>\n To store mashed potatoes, scoop them into a container with a tight-fitting lid and keep them in the fridge.<\/p>\n You can store this purple mashed potatoes recipe for up to four days. There are several ways to reheat mashed potatoes<\/a>: A microwave is the easiest method, but you can also gently heat them in a pan on the stovetop with a little additional milk or put them in a baking dish covered with foil in a 350\u00b0F oven until they’re heated through.<\/p>\n The more fat mashed potatoes have, the better they freeze. Section out the potatoes based on how much you think you’ll want to thaw at a time, and pop each portion into a freezer-safe container or resealable bag. To use, thaw the potatoes in the fridge overnight and reheat as above.<\/p>\n Sure thing. Keep them in the fridge or freezer before serving, depending on how far in advance you want to prepare. Just make sure you have a solid plan for heating them.<\/p>\n Whether a potato is blue or purple is in the eye of the beholder! A more important difference between potato varieties is that some have blue or purple skin with white or yellow flesh, and others are colored all the way through. You want the latter for this purple mashed potatoes recipe.<\/p>\n This dish is all about the color, so it’s best served with items that will highlight and complement the beauty. For instance, the pink color of a medium-rare steak<\/a> is gorgeous against a backdrop of purple mashed potatoes. Spice-crusted baked pork chops<\/a> are another great bet. As far as vegetables are concerned, a deep green veggie will look lovely, so consider spears of baked broccolini<\/a>, kale salad<\/a> or some four-berry spinach salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yes! Any other type of potato will work interchangeably with the purple potatoes. There are even potatoes that are red or pink all the way through, and those would make gorgeous rose-tinted mashed potatoes.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Change up your comfort food routine with a bowlful of beautiful buttery purple mashed potatoes. 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\n<\/strong><\/li>\nDirections<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Simmer the potatoes<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Warm the milk<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Make the mash<\/h3>\n
DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Purple Mashed Potato Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Purple Mashed Potatoes<\/h2>\n
How long do purple mashed potatoes last?<\/h3>\n
Can you freeze purple mashed potatoes?<\/h3>\n
Can you make purple mashed potatoes ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Purple Mashed Potato Tips<\/h2>\n
DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Is there a difference between blue and purple potatoes?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with purple mashed potatoes?<\/h3>\n
Can you use other types of potatoes in this recipe?<\/h3>\n