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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 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 Put the potatoes into a large stock pot. Pour in enough water to cover the potatoes. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook the potatoes, uncovered, until they’re tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.<\/p>\n Drain the water and return the potatoes to the pot.<\/p>\n While the potatoes are cooking, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan until the butter melts and the milk is just warmed. Set the pan aside.<\/p>\n Gently mash the potatoes while gradually adding the milk and butter mixture, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese and truffle oil. Continue mashing until the potatoes reach your desired consistency.<\/p>\n Stir in the remaining teaspoon of salt and pepper. If desired, sprinkle the potatoes with truffle salt and additional pepper before serving.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip<\/em>: Use a potato ricer for velvety, smooth and lump-free mashed potatoes.<\/p>\n Leave your mashed potatoes to cool, then transfer them to an airtight container. Store the container in your refrigerator.<\/p>\n Refrigerated truffle mash lasts for three to four days. When stored in the freezer, they’ll last up to one month. If you keep frozen mashed potatoes any longer than that, their texture will change in a rather undesirable way because of the dairy.<\/p>\n When it’s time to reheat your mashed potatoes, you’ve got options: the microwave, the stovetop or the oven. The microwave is the fastest, but there’s an art to reheating mashed potatoes this way. Reheat them in 30-second intervals, adding a little warm milk and melted butter when the potatoes are just warm. Continue in intervals until they’re warm.<\/p>\n To reheat truffle mashed potatoes on the stovetop, put them in a saucepan with milk and a tablespoon of butter. Cook them over low heat, stirring regularly until they’re warm.<\/p>\n If the oven is more your speed, preheat it to 350\u00b0F. While you’re waiting for it to heat up, put the mashed potatoes on the counter to come up to room temperature. Transfer them to an oven-safe dish or Dutch oven, cover them, then bake them for 15 to 20 minutes or until they’re warm.<\/p>\n A velvety mash is simpler to achieve than you might think. Rule number one when it comes to silky-smooth mashed potatoes is cutting the potatoes so the chunks are roughly the same size. This promotes even cooking as they boil. Next, be sure not to undercook the potatoes. Lastly, let a potato ricer do the work for you when it’s time to mash. No ricer? A grater will work in a pinch.<\/p>\n There are many ways to use leftover mashed potatoes<\/a>. Sure, you can reheat and eat your truffle mash as is, but leftovers are the perfect opportunity to make deliciously fluffy potato croquettes. Or work your magic and transform those creamy spuds into truffle mashed potato pancakes<\/a>. Make mashed potato cakes<\/a>, spread the mash onto a Thanksgiving leftovers<\/a> sandwich or use it as a topping for a truffle-spiked cottage pie<\/a>. If you’re a gnocchi lover, follow this easy homemade potato gnocchi<\/a> to transport yourself to truffle heaven.<\/p>\n Herb-crusted roast beef<\/a>, a tender beef Wellington<\/a> or a beautifully seared cast-iron steak<\/a> are classic pairings for truffle mashed potatoes. Try any of your favorite recipes for roast chicken<\/a> or grilled fish<\/a>. A personal favorite main dish to serve with truffle mash is a hearty venison stew,<\/a> especially once sweater weather settles in.<\/p>\n If you want another side dish alongside the truffle mash, try stuffed mushrooms<\/a>, savory green beans<\/a> or a spinach and beet salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These easy-to-make creamy truffle mashed potatoes bring the perfect touch of luxury to any meal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2081786,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304328,304338,303966,305003,304988,304408,304368,303887,306848,304268,307739,304350,324623,307754,304313,304028,304005,303883,304468,307614],"categories-v2":[308984,308481,308992,308495,308949,308935,308813,308745,308478,309603,259483,310706,309001,309177,310717,308313,308609,308549,308476,308875,310591],"coauthors":[39575],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Mashed Red 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Ingredients for Truffle Mashed Potatoes<\/h2>\n
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Step 1: Boil the potatoes<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Heat the milk<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Mash the potatoes<\/h3>\n
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Truffle Mashed Potatoes Variations<\/h2>\n
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How long do truffle mashed potatoes last?<\/h3>\n
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Truffle Mashed Potatoes Tips<\/h2>\n
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How do you avoid lumpy mashed potatoes?<\/h3>\n
How else can you use truffle mashed potatoes?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with truffle mashed potatoes?<\/h3>\n