CREAMY CUCUMBERS OVERS MASHED POTATOES

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This cucumber dish is a favorite among my husband's family. I learned to make this as a new bride back in the late 70's, and whenever we have an abundance of cucumbers in our garden. My mother-in-law would eyeball the recipe, as I did too, but today I decided to post the exact amount of ingredients I used to make this recipe. For...

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-5 medium size cucumbers
salt to sprinkle over the cucumbers
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup 5% white vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
already prepared 'hot' mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and (thinly slice) each cucumber into a colander. And between each layer of cucumber, peeled and sliced, sprinkle with a bit of salt over each. (I normally set my colander inside a larger bowl, to allow the liquid from the cucumbers, to drain into the larger bowl.)
  • 2. Let cucumbers sit in the colander for 1-3 hours. Then transfer the cucumbers into another bowl. (Discard the remaining liquid that has drained into the larger bowl.)
  • 3. Now add the cream and vinegar to the cucumbers, and gently stir the cucumbers.
  • 4. Add the salt and pepper, and once again, gently stir the cucumbers.
  • 5. Cover the cucumbers, and place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • 6. Serve the creamy cucumbers over the 'hot' mashed potatoes. (For each serving: Just place desired amount of mashed potatoes onto your plate, and top with desired amount of the creamy cucumbers.)
  • 7. Note: Before I top my potatoes with the cucumbers and cream, I first top my taters with a bit of butter, and let it melt into the potatoes just a bit. I just enjoy mine served this way!

Bikesh Singh
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This recipe looks amazing. I'm going to make it for my next dinner party.


Betelhem Abiy
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Saide Camilo Camilo
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This dish is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Ayoub Mahar
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I've never had anything like this before. It's so unique and delicious.


thanuka dulaj
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious.


Urooj Fatima
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cucumbers and mashed potatoes.


Gift Baby
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Brad Perkins
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The mashed potatoes in this dish are so fluffy and smooth. They're the perfect base for the creamy cucumbers.


Nicholas Norton
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I love the creamy cucumbers in this dish. They're so refreshing and flavorful.


trevor cannon
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Malik Imaran
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Fida Sageer
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Ianoh Krytox
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


JenJen Kryptonite
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more salt and pepper.


Samukelo Shongwe
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The creamy cucumbers were actually really good. I would definitely make this dish again.


robby swader
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The cucumbers were creamy and flavorful, and the mashed potatoes were fluffy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mohammad Abdullah Abdulla
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my creamy cucumbers didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. They were still tasty, though.


Vic Hammond
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it. The cucumbers were a nice touch, though.


Christopher Allgood
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I've never had creamy cucumbers before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Kumari Bisunkha
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The creamy cucumbers were a refreshing and unique complement to the mashed potatoes. I also loved the crispy bacon bits on top. I will definitely be making this again.