With 5 ingredient or less recipes, it’s less about relying on powerful spices and more about technique. And of course to have the most technical success you need to have kitchen tools that will work with you and not against you i.e. like the dull knives…
These microwave mashed potatoes are simple and timeless. If you are like me and want to spice things up a little though, there are a few routes to take.
Winter time in cold weather places is all about comfort food. Hearty and delicious of course, but it’s real stick to your ribs food. If you’re looking for a little bit more balance, I’d suggest pairing these microwave mashed potatoes with something lighter like:
P.S. Check out How to eat more vegetables: A picky eater’s guide to learn how to sneak more veggies in your meals!
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When making these microwave mashed potatoes, there are a couple kitchen tools that you absolutely need:
- Rubber Spatula– A rubber spatula scrapes all of the mashed potato goodness from the bowl and on to your plate. You’re gonna want one of these!
- Large, Sturdy Fork or a Potato Masher– No need to get super fancy here. A good fork or a cheap metal masher will do.
- A BIG bowl– I usually use a glass bowl for mashing but I especially like resealable glass bowls. These Pyrex containers kept a week full of Thanksgiving leftovers tasty and secure this past week. I highly recommend them for mashing potatoes and saving leftovers.
These microwave mashed potatoes are simple and timeless. If you are like me and want to spice things up a little though, there are a few routes to take.
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- If you grate a 1-2 cloves of raw garlic and stir them into the potatoes while you’re mashing, it’ll add a little extra zip!
- Sweet Potato Mash
- In the recipe instructions (see below), you microwave 2 golden potatoes, however for the sweet potato version you’ll microwave 1 golden potato and 1 sweet potato. Follow the rest of the recipe steps as stated. Using a mix of potatoes makes it subtly orange and sweet. It still keeps that thick, creaminess that you get with the standard microwave mashed potatoes.
- Cheddar Scallion Mashed Potatoes
- Think loaded baked potatoes here! At the mashing stage of the recipe, add in 1 chopped scallion and 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar. The cheese will get nice and melty from the warm potatoes : ) If you’re feeling extra fancy, you can top it all off with some crispy bacon bits.
Winter time in cold weather places is all about comfort food. Hearty and delicious of course, but it’s real stick to your ribs food. If you’re looking for a little bit more balance, I’d suggest pairing these microwave mashed potatoes with something lighter like:
P.S. Check out How to eat more vegetables: A picky eater’s guide to learn how to sneak more veggies in your meals!
This way you get to eat this indulgent hug-in-a-bowl without feeling too weighed down.
These mashed potatoes are perfect for lazy days! Made from scratch, in a microwave and in no time at all! They’re super creamy, fluffy and great for cold weather days.
On Thanksgiving day I called my mom to see what they were cooking up in my old home. Of course there were the classics like stuffing but my teenage brother’s also had some un-traditional requests like pork chops.
Maybe it runs in the genes of the “kids” in my family, but I like to mix things up too. I’m always adding in extra spices, steps and ingredients.
My mom however has always loved holiday cooking for the joy of seeing people gather together, not the cooking part itself.
Phone in one hand, whisk in another, I said “Mom, have you seen my new Roasted Apple Salad recipe on the blog?”
And she said “I love your recipes but there are so many ingredients. You know me, I like something simple.”
So these super quick mashed potatoes are for just that, SIMPLICITY! Or for the tired nights when you’re short on time. Or for those of you who want to cook more but need an easy start.
These are honestly as easy as it gets. There’s no wrestling with the potato peeler. No struggle to get those dull knives you’ve had forever (I’ve got a ton of these) to fight their way through raw potatoes. Just simple and tasty mashed potatoes!
With 5 ingredient or less recipes, it’s less about relying on powerful spices and more about technique. And of course to have the most technical success you need to have kitchen tools that will work with you and not against you i.e. like the dull knives…
David Chang Makes Mashed Potatoes in the Microwave in MINUTES
FAQ
Can you cook microwave mash without microwave?
Can you cook microwave mash in a saucepan?
Can you reheat microwave mash twice?
Can you pre cook potatoes in microwave before frying?
How do you mash potatoes in a microwave?
All you have to do is place peeled and chopped potatoes into a microwave-safe bag for 15 minutes. No water or anything! I mean, has anything ever been easier?! After cooking the potatoes, Eitan then adds butter, cream, salt and pepper. After trying the mash, Eitan reveals that he is well impressed.
Can you cook potatoes in a microwave?
Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks.* Rinse the potato chunks in cold water. Then place in a large microwave-safe bowl or casserole dish. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a hole to allow steam to escape. Microwave on High power (100%) for 10-12 minutes**, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
How do you cook chicken burgers in the microwave?
Now place them in a microwaveable dish or bowl that has a lid and add 1/4 cup of chicken broth. Place them in the microwave and cook on high for 10-12 minutes or until they can be pierced through with a fork easily. Once done, remove from the microwave and mash with a potato masher. Add in 1-2 tablespoons of butter and mash until soft.