These 3-Ingredient Italian Mashed Potatoes Feature A Fall Spice - Tasting Table

"Mashed potatoes are a comforting and versatile dish that suits a variety of occasions, from simple meals at home to dinner parties and elaborate holiday celebrations. When made well, mashed potatoes are warm, creamy, savory, and just delicious. They are wonderful when made simply, but also benefit from ingredients that can seriously upgrade mashed potatoes. It's no wonder you can find this dish in the cuisines of many countries around the world,"

"Recipe developer Michelle Bottalico has created a three-ingredient version of Italian mashed potatoes that features russet potatoes, heavy cream, and ground nutmeg (along with salt). To keep to three ingredients and add extra creaminess, heavy cream is used to replace the butter and milk. Tender, boiled russet potatoes are passed through a ricer, the same kitchen device used to mash potatoes for gnocchi, and then whisked well by hand with the other ingredients."

Italian mashed potatoes deliver decadent smoothness, warm nutmeg notes, and rich creaminess often from butter, milk, or grated Parmesan. A streamlined three-ingredient version uses russet potatoes, heavy cream, ground nutmeg, and salt, with heavy cream replacing butter and milk to boost richness. Tender russets are boiled with skins on, passed through a ricer, then whisked by hand with the cream and seasonings to create the characteristic silky texture. Starchy potatoes absorb less water and stay drier, so choose russets or other starchy varieties and avoid waxy potatoes. Freshly ground or grated nutmeg provides the final aromatic touch.

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