Boiled, fried, crushed potatoes ... Perhaps the last option of all those listed is most often on your table as a side dish for meat and fish dishes. Puree, or, more simply, “pounded”, is loved because of its splendor, lightness and tenderness. The classic recipe provides for the inclusion of only butter and milk as additional ingredients. And what will mashed potato taste like if you add new ingredients to the dish? Thanks to a variety of products, the side dish will become fresher to taste and a little extravagant. Try to cook in a new way such a simple and, at first glance, a well-known dish - mashed potatoes. The recipe is presented in several versions. Surely one of them will appeal to your home because of the new combination of ordinary products and the addition of aromatic seasonings.
Mashed potatoes: a recipe for a dish with fried mushrooms and onions
You can use both fresh champignons and frozen. Cut them into small pieces and mix with chopped onions. Place the mass to fry on medium heat. After the mushrooms have started juice, reduce heat and simmer until liquid boils. Then salt and put enough butter in the pan so that the mixture is not dry. Gravy should turn out a little ruddy. While the mushrooms are cooking, boil the mashed potatoes in the usual way. Drain the water well, shake thoroughly and mix with the mushroom mass. Serve hot with sauerkraut and fresh cabbage, salted cucumbers.
Mashed potatoes: garnish recipe with grated cheese, garlic and herbs
Aromatic spices will add special tenderness and piquancy to the dish. You can use the ones you like best. But to get a harmonious taste in combination with cheese and herbs, oregano and dry garlic are most suitable. From finished potatoes, drain the broth thoroughly. Shake the mass, and then beat with a mixer. Gradually, in mashed potatoes , add grated cheese, finely chopped greens, sour cream, salt and spices. Since the mass will be hot enough, all components will turn into a smooth and homogeneous mixture. The aroma will be indescribable!
Mashed potatoes: a garnish recipe with tomatoes and bell pepper
The dish is especially bright when using colored vegetables. Grate the carrots on a coarse grater, chop the bell pepper with straws, and chop the onion in cubes. Put the vegetables to stew on medium heat, letting them fry a little. Then pour the mass with gruel from finely chopped tomatoes. Combine the sauce with crushed potatoes. Salt the mixture, pepper and serve hot to the table. This puree is especially loved by children due to the bright orange color with green specks of bell pepper. Vitamin assortment is ready!
You can also prepare mashed potatoes in a slow cooker, taking the above recipes as a basis. As a result, you get amazingly delicious dishes that can be served as independent dishes, without combining with meat or fish. Have a nice tasting!