Sun-dried tomato mashed potatoes are a delightful twist on the classic comfort food, offering a burst of Mediterranean flavors and vibrant color. These mashed potatoes are prepared using a combination of boiled or steamed potatoes, creamy butter, warm milk, and a generous amount of sun-dried tomatoes. The sun-dried tomatoes impart a tangy, umami flavor and chewy texture, elevating the simple mashed potatoes to a gourmet side dish. This recipe includes variations to suit different preferences, including a vegan option with plant-based butter and milk alternatives. Additionally, there are suggestions for enhancing the flavor with herbs like basil or rosemary, or adding a touch of spice with roasted garlic or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Whether you're looking for a unique side dish for a special occasion or a comforting meal on a weeknight, sun-dried tomato mashed potatoes are sure to impress.
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SUN-DRIED TOMATO MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Joan C. Laura
Categories Dairy Potato Tomato Vegetable Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Winter Gourmet New York Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a large saucepan cover potatoes with salted water by 2 inches and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- While potatoes are simmering, cut tomatoes into thin strips. Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pan. With a potato masher mash potatoes with tomatoes, oil, and milk and season with salt and pepper.
STEAK PINWHEELS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO STUFFING AND ROSEMARY MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Sandra Lee
Categories main-dish
Time 1h2m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add broth, sun-dried tomatoes, and butter to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in contents of stuffing mix pouch. Cover saucepan and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff stuffing with fork. Let stuffing cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Lay steak flat on clean work surface and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover steak evenly with stuffing. Roll up steak lengthwise to create a pinwheel effect, enclosing stuffing completely. Skewer seam with toothpicks. Place the steak roll, seam side down, on a foil-covered cookie sheet. Sprinkle roll with salt and pepper. Roast until steak is golden brown and cooked through, about 40 minutes.
- While steak is cooking, transfer potatoes from package into a medium saucepan. Add butter, milk, and rosemary, and warm over medium-low until completely heated through. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- Choose starchy potatoes, such as Russet or Yukon Gold, for the best mashed potato texture.
- Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they cook evenly.
- Bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water, then reduce heat and simmer until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash the potatoes until smooth, then stir in butter, milk, and seasonings.
- For extra creamy mashed potatoes, use a potato ricer to mash the potatoes.
- Add a variety of mix-ins to your mashed potatoes, such as roasted garlic, sautéed mushrooms, or shredded cheese.
- Serve mashed potatoes immediately, or reheat them gently over low heat.
Conclusion:
Sun-dried tomato mashed potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. The sun-dried tomatoes add a pop of flavor and color to the mashed potatoes, making them a perfect dish for special occasions or everyday meals. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a creamy and flavorful mashed potato dish that everyone will love.
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