{"id":2078143,"date":"2024-11-11T10:52:10","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T06:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2078143"},"modified":"2024-11-21T09:47:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T15:47:48","slug":"truffle-mashed-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/truffle-mashed-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Truffle Mashed Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Transform any dinner into a fine dining experience by making creamy, decadent truffle mashed potatoes. This luxurious side dish takes the classic mashed potatoes recipe<\/a> and infuses it with funky truffle oil, tangy sour cream, butter and milk. While fancy, it’s still a quick and easy side dish<\/a> that will elevate any easy weeknight dinner<\/a>\u2014or whenever the situation calls for something special.<\/p>\n

What are truffles?<\/h2>\n

Let’s talk truffles for a minute. Like mushrooms, truffles are members of the fungi family. But these intensely aromatic, uniquely flavored delicacies are so much more than a humble mushroom. When you taste a truffle, your senses are greeted with earthy, nutty aromas and flavors unlike anything else.<\/p>\n

Truffles command a hefty price tag\u2014especially the highly sought-after white Alba truffles and French Perigord black truffles. The Burgundian truffle is slightly easier on the wallet, but still boasts phenomenal flavor when added to dishes.<\/p>\n

Since fresh truffles are hard to come by (or are, at the very least, lamentably expensive), the easiest way to add truffles to your cooking is by using one of the many brilliant truffle-infused products on the market. From truffle salts and truffle oils to condiments like truffle-infused mayo, ketchup and even honey, this gourmet ingredient has never been more accessible.<\/p>\n

However, when picking truffle products, reading the label is essential: Many products use synthetic compounds to mimic the flavor of these delightful fungi, and you will be able to taste the difference. Look for truffles in the ingredients list to guarantee you’re getting real truffle flavor.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Truffle Mashed Potatoes<\/h2>\n