Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Creamy Mashed Potato
Creamy Mashed Potato brings together potatoes, milk, and chives. Part of the food comes out of the pan before going back in later. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Cooking method
- Slow cooker
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less
- Budget (estimated)
- Low cost
- Dietary characteristics
- Vegetarian
A few quick notes
1. Keep a bowl or plate nearby
Part of the food comes out of the pan before going back in later. Have somewhere ready to put it, and keep that handoff in the recipe’s order.
2. Keep the lid step in mind
Have the lid or covering ready before you need it. Follow the covered and uncovered parts of the method in their own order, especially when the finish changes partway through.
3. Get the blending equipment ready
There is a blending step in this method. Set up the appliance called for and follow its instructions along with the recipe, including any cooling or handling directions before blending.
Get to know the ingredients
Potatoes
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add water so it’s 10cm / 4” above potatoes.
Milk
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add Flavourings then mash well, using milk to make it looser if desired.
Chives
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Sprinkle with chives then serve!
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Day before - use this recipe for Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes (uses a restaurant trick!) Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A little more help as you go
Keep the first boil and the next step together
Read what happens once the mixture comes to a boil. Have the next ingredient or heat adjustment ready, and continue with the sequence the recipe gives.
Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
Choose the slow-cooker schedule first
Read the setting and cooking time in the full method before deciding when to start. Keep the finishing steps in view as well, so the dinner fits the day you have.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the pot, blender, food processor, and slow cooker. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Place in a large pot with 1 tbsp salt.
Which little step is worth remembering?
Part of the food comes out of the pan before going back in later. Have somewhere ready to put it, and keep that handoff in the recipe’s order.
What happens at the end?
Keep this part of the method in view: Day before - use this recipe for Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes (uses a restaurant trick!)
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Read what happens once the mixture comes to a boil. Have the next ingredient or heat adjustment ready, and continue with the sequence the recipe gives.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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