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Pomme Puree - Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Pomme Puree (or Rich and Creamy Mashed Potatoes) is a simple yet satisfying side dish and a classic holiday tradition.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 370 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American , British
Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes
- 30 g butter (room temperature)
- 200 ml double cream (warm)
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and wash the potatoes, and try to cut them into equal chunky sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Place in a large pan with cold water, bring to a boil, and simmer on low heat for about 25 minutes or until they are soft enough to pierce with a knife.
- Drain the potatoes and return the pan to heat just for 30 seconds and give it a good shake to dry the potatoes.
- Turn the heat to very low and add the softened butter, warm double cream, and plenty of seasoning to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes using a potato masher until smooth.
- Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer, ricer, mouli, or drum sieve.
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Notes
- The best potatoes for fluffy, smooth, and flavorsome mashed potatoes are the ones with higher starch such as Yukon Gold, Maris Piper, Red Russets, Desire, or King Edward.
- Start cooking the potatoes with cold water.
- Cook the potatoes on low heat. Gently simmer them without heavy boiling to avoid the potatoes falling apart while cooking.
- Let the potatoes dry before mashing.
- Don't use cold butter or cream. Bring the butter to room temperature and warm up the double cream before adding to the potatoes.
- Don't overwork the potatoes. Using a food processor or overworking them for too long will cause the mashed potatoes to get gluey.
Nutrition Information
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
914mg
(38%)
Potassium
1100mg
(31%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
752IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 914mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1100mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 752IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.