Mashed potatoes
Forget your instant mashed potatoes mix… Making authentic mashed potatoes is fast, easy AND tasty! Some like their mashed potatoes with a more liquid texture, don’t hesitate to add milk if they don’t look smooth enough for you.
Preparation time: 10 mn Cooking time: 30 mn
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
2.2 lbs (1kg) of potatoes
1/2 cup (120ml) of milk
3 tablespoons of creme fraiche
2 tablespoons of butter
1 pinch of nutmeg
Salt & pepper
Instructions
1/ Cut potatoes into 2 or 4 pieces depending on their size (bigger pieces will need more time to be done).
2/ Boil potatoes into salted water for 30 minutes (they’ll be easier to mash if overcooked). Let them chill.
3/ Peel and mash potatoes (you can use a a food mill or potato ricer, if you don’t have any use a potato masher or heavy fork.)
4/ Pour mashed potatoes into a pan heated over low heat. Add milk, butter, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Stir well.
5/ That’s it, ready to serve! Easy, right? 
French Cooking for Dummies Says: juillet 24th, 2009 at 5:44
[...] Serve right away with boiled potatoes, rice or broccoli. Perfect with mashed potatoes. [...]
s. stockwell Says: juillet 24th, 2009 at 6:34
Simple enough and why ever use the instant?? always a great idea and the creme fraiche would add lovely richness & tiny tang? good one. best, s
The Duo Dishes Says: juillet 24th, 2009 at 8:36
Mmm, craving mashed taters now.
oysterCulture Says: juillet 25th, 2009 at 2:53
ah, this recipe will get me in trouble, love creme fraiche too much!
Angie's Recipes Says: juillet 27th, 2009 at 2:21
I didn’t know mashed potatoes could look so good and delicious!
Chris Nyles Says: juillet 29th, 2009 at 4:18
Yum! This surely is a melt in your mouth mashed potatoes.
{kiss my spatula} Says: juillet 31st, 2009 at 6:55
i live with an irishman, so we know a thing or two about mashed potatoes. yours looks and sounds just delicious!
Kathy Gori Says: avril 19th, 2010 at 3:13
these look sooooooo great!!!
Murray Says: juillet 14th, 2010 at 6:14
I’ve never tried it this way – sounds great though. I leave out the creme fraiche and nutmeg, and instead add some grated cheddar and cooked peas. It gives the mash a delicious melted cheese flavour. Will definitely give your version a try next time.