Best 9 Mashed Potato Gravy Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten Recipes

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**Mashed Potato Gravy: A Culinary Symphony of Comfort and Flavor**

Mashed potato gravy, a culinary masterpiece from the renowned Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, is an epitome of comfort food. This delectable dish, crafted with love and precision, elevates the humble mashed potatoes and gravy into a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey with Ina Garten's mashed potato gravy, a dish that promises to warm your heart and satisfy your soul.

**Explore a World of Culinary Delights**

Within this article, you'll find a treasure trove of mashed potato gravy recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional mashed potato gravy, where velvety mashed potatoes embrace a rich and flavorful gravy, to the adventurous sweet potato gravy, where vibrant orange hues and a hint of sweetness create a delightful harmony, these recipes cater to every palate. Discover the secrets behind Ina Garten's culinary magic, as she guides you through the art of creating the perfect mashed potato gravy.

**Savor the Simplicity of Tradition**

The classic mashed potato gravy is a testament to the power of simplicity. With just a few pantry staples, you can create a rich and flavorful gravy that perfectly complements your mashed potatoes. Learn how to elevate ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dish, as Ina Garten shares her tips for achieving the ideal gravy consistency and unlocking the fullest flavors of this timeless recipe.

**Embark on a Sweet and Savory Adventure**

The sweet potato gravy is a delightful departure from the traditional, offering a vibrant twist on a classic. Roasted sweet potatoes lend their natural sweetness to the gravy, creating a captivating balance of flavors. Discover how to perfectly roast sweet potatoes, ensuring their caramelized edges and tender interiors contribute to the overall symphony of flavors.

**Uncover the Secrets of Culinary Mastery**

With Ina Garten's guidance, you'll uncover the secrets behind creating the perfect mashed potato gravy. From selecting the ideal potatoes for mashing to mastering the art of gravy-making, this article provides a comprehensive guide to achieving culinary excellence. Learn how to achieve the perfect balance of textures, ensuring your mashed potatoes are smooth and creamy while your gravy is rich and velvety.

**Indulge in a Culinary Symphony**

Mashed potato gravy is more than just a dish; it's an experience that captivates the senses and nourishes the soul. Whether you prefer the comforting embrace of traditional mashed potato gravy or the adventurous spirit of sweet potato gravy, Ina Garten's recipes will guide you towards culinary mastery. Prepare to embark on a journey of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE GRAVY



Homemade Gravy image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions)
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade, heated
1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy
1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the onions in butter on medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well cooked.
  • Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes, until thickened. Add the cream, if desired, and serve.

MASHED POTATO & GRAVY - BAREFOOT CONTESSA - INA GARTEN



Mashed Potato & Gravy - Barefoot Contessa - Ina Garten image

Make and share this Mashed Potato & Gravy - Barefoot Contessa - Ina Garten recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cristina Barry

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs white boiling potatoes, peeled and quartered
kosher salt
1/4 lb unsalted butter
1/2-1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 lb unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade, heated
1 tablespoon cognac or 1 tablespoon brandy
1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

Steps:

  • For Mashed Potatoes:.
  • Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, until very tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter and half-and-half in a small saucepan.
  • Drain the potatoes.
  • While still hot, place the potatoes in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  • With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the hot half-and-half mixture, the sour cream, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper.
  • Mix until the potatoes are mashed but not completely smooth.
  • Serve hot with gravy on the side.
  • For Gravy:.
  • In a large (10- to 12-inch) sauté pan, cook the butter and onions on medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned.
  • Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well cooked.
  • Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the hot chicken stock and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • Add the cream, if desired, and serve.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



Garlic Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup garlic cloves, peeled (about 1 head)
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or creme fraiche

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the garlic and oil to a boil, then turn the heat to low and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, or until the garlic is lightly browned. Turn off the heat and set aside. The garlic will continue to cook in the oil.
  • Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender. With a slotted spoon, remove the potatoes from the water, reserving the cooking water, and remove the garlic from the oil, reserving the oil.
  • Process the potatoes and garlic through a food mill fitted with the medium disk. Add the reserved olive oil, 2 teaspoons of salt, the pepper, cream, and 3/4 cup of the cooking water to the potatoes and mix with a wooden spoon. Add more cooking water, if necessary, until the potatoes are creamy but still firm. Season, to taste, and serve hot.

GOAT CHEESE MASHED POTATOES



Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut in 3/4-inch chunks
5 large garlic cloves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
7 to 8 ounces garlic-and-herb goat cheese, at room temperature, such as Montrachet
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half or milk
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the potatoes, garlic and 1 tablespoon salt in a large pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until very tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and garlic and process them together through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade set on top of a bowl. While the potatoes are still hot, stir in the goat cheese, butter, sour cream, half-and-half, 4 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9-by-12-by-2-inch oval baking dish, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned. Serve hot.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S MASHED POTATOES



Barefoot Contessa's Mashed Potatoes image

From Barefoot Contessa Family Style cookbook, 2002. My kids love these mashed potatoes and request them often!

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs white boiling potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 lb unsalted butter
1/2-1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, until very tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter and half-and-half in a small saucepan.
  • Drain the potatoes.
  • While still hot, place the potatoes in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  • With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the hot half-and-half mixture, the sour cream, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper.
  • Mix until the potatoes are mashed but not completely smooth.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.8, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 611, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2, Protein 5.6

SOUR CREAM MASHED POTATOES



Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with cold water and add enough salt so the water tastes quite salty. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.
  • As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Place a food mill fitted with a small disc/blade over a glass bowl. Process the potatoes through the food mill, turning the handle back and forth to force the potatoes through the disc. As soon as the potatoes are mashed, slowly whisk in enough of the hot milk/butter mixture to make the potatoes very creamy. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and the sour cream and pepper and whisk to combine. Taste for seasoning and serve hot.

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES



Classic Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds boiling potatoes, such as Yukon Gold
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes, cut them into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large pot of boiling salted water. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return them to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan until the butter is melted.
  • Using a hand held mixer, break the potatoes up and at low speed slowly add the hot milk/butter mixture to make the potatoes very creamy. Add the sour cream, 2 teaspoons of salt and the pepper and whisk to combine. Serve hot.

TRUFFLED MASHED POTATOES



Truffled Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 pounds large Yukon Gold potatoes
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
3 ounces white truffle butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them in 1-inch chunks. Place them in a large, deep saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until very tender. Drain and return the potatoes to the saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, heat the half-and-half and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Off the heat, add the truffle butter and allow it to melt. If the butter doesn't melt completely, heat the mixture slightly but don't allow the truffles to cook! With a hand mixer, beat the hot potatoes in the pot until they are broken up. Slowly beat in most of the hot truffle cream, the Parmesan, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and beat until the potatoes are thick and smooth. (You may have some truffle cream left over - reserve it for reheating.)
  • To keep the potatoes hot or to reheat them, place them in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Heat slowly, adding more truffle cream if the potatoes get too thick. Season to taste and serve hot.

HOMEMADE GRAVY



Homemade Gravy image

Ina Garten's Homemade Gravy recipe, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, gets its flavor from leftover turkey drippings and a touch of cognac.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions)
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Defatted turkey drippings plus chicken stock to make 2 cups, heated
1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy
1 tablespoon white wine, optional
1 tablespoon heavy cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well-cooked.
  • Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock mixture and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened. Add the wine and cream, if desired. Season, to taste, and serve.

Tips:

  • Yukon Gold potatoes are the best choice for mashed potatoes because they are starchy and creamy.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are very soft. This will make them easier to mash and will help them absorb more butter and milk.
  • Use a ricer to mash the potatoes. This will give them a light and fluffy texture.
  • Add the butter and milk gradually. This will help you control the consistency of the mashed potatoes.
  • Season the mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Make the gravy while the mashed potatoes are cooking. This will save you time and ensure that both dishes are hot and ready to serve at the same time.
  • Use a good quality beef broth for the gravy. This will give the gravy a rich and flavorful taste.
  • Thicken the gravy with a cornstarch slurry. This will help the gravy to coat the mashed potatoes and other foods.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes and gravy immediately. They are best when they are fresh and hot.

Conclusion:

Mashed potatoes and gravy are a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With these tips, you can make the best mashed potatoes and gravy that you have ever tasted.

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