What to Serve with Shrimp Creole (Mashed Potatoes)
Fluffy, creamy and smooth these too can be ready in 15 minutes or less! Simply dice, place in water and cook on high - mix in the butter and milk and you have yourself some delicious mashed potatoes.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large potatoes peeled and cut into small chunks
- 3/4 cup milk or light cream
- 4 tablespoons butter or to taste
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- fresh chives optional for serving
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks.*
- Rinse the potato chunks in cold water. Then place in a large microwave-safe bowl or casserole dish.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a hole to allow steam to escape.
- Microwave on High power (100%) for 10-12 minutes**, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove the bowl from the microwave (caution: the bowl will be hot so use oven mitts) and set aside.
- Place the butter and milk/cream in a small bowl and microwave on High power for 1 minute to heat.
- Add the butter mixture, salt and pepper to the potatoes. Mash using a masher or hand mixer until smooth and creamy***.
Notes
* Peeling the potatoes is optional when microwaving. Note that unpeeled potatoes will not be smooth after mashing.
** The cook time can vary based on strength (wattage) of your microwave and size of the potato chunks.
*** In the event there are any lumps, you can quickly remove them by putting the potatoes through a ricer. Alternatively, you can microwave them for several minutes more.
Reheating mashed potatoes in the microwave: Microwave on High power for 2-3 minutes. Stir and repeat until piping hot throughout.