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Popeyes Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food and perfect side dish. Not only is it a healthy food, it also goes well with most main dishes including shepherd’s pie, fried chicken, green beans, and lamb chops.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 401kcal
Author: KitchenVile

Equipment

  • 1 Potato peeler A potato peelerwill come in handy in removing the potato ski from your potatoes.
  • 1 Cutting board You will need a cutting board to easily cut the potatoes into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 Sharp knife A sharp knife is required to cut the potatoes and garlic cloves
  • 1 Medium saucepan You will need a saucepan to cook your potatoes in.
  • 1 Wooden masher The best way to mash potatoes is by using a potato masher.
  • 1 Serving bowl You will need a serving bowl to serve the Popeyes mashed potatoes in.

Ingredients

  • 8 medium-sized Yukon Goldpotatoes
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 8 Garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground white pepper

Instructions

  • The first thing you should do is peel the potatoes and cut them into three inch pieces. Likewise, peel the garlic cloves and use a sharp knife to cut them into half.
  • Pour water into a medium-sized pan over medium heat and bring it to a boil.
  • Add your potatoes to the boiling water, wait for a minute, then add the salt, white pepper and garlic.
  • Cover the saucepan with its lid, reduce the heat and let the ingredients simmer over medium heat.
  • Let the potatoes cook for 15-20 minutes then use a fork to check whether they have cooked through. The fork should effortlessly pierce through the potatoes. If not, let them cook for a little bit longer on low heat.
  • Drain any water left in the saucepan, place it back on the stove top and adjust the settings to high heat.
  • Toss the boiled potatoes in the saucepan until all excess water dries up then transfer the yellow beauties to a bowl.
  • Use a wooden masher to mash the potatoes to your desired consistency then melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat and transfer the mashed potatoes to the pan.
  • Add in the milk, heavy cream, and olive oil then whisk the mixture for about 5 minutes or until all the ingredients are completely combined.
  • Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl, sprinkle some salt and pepper on top and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1232mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g