Baked mashed potatoes are a grilled dish delicious with a simple preparation method, very suitable for you and your family to enjoy on weekends. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to make 3 delicious and attractive baked mashed potato recipes!
1. Baked mashed potatoes with chicken
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Baked Mashed Potatoes with Chicken Serves 6
Potatoes 1.6 kg Chicken breast 1.2 kg Bacon 200 gr Spinach 100 gr Straw mushrooms 250 gr Green onion 40 gr Unsalted butter 120 gr Fresh milk 120 ml Olive oil 1 tablespoon White wine 120 ml All-purpose flour 150 gr Chicken broth 180 ml Whipping cream 180 ml Salt/pepper to taste
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh chicken breast
- Choose pieces of breast with white skin as this indicates that the chicken is mature and the meat will be firmer and tastier. When you press the meat, it should be elastic, not soft and mushy.
- You should avoid choosing pieces with many white stripes; the more stripes, the less fat and protein there is, making it harder for the meat to absorb seasoning during cooking.
How to choose fresh spinach
- Choose bundles of spinach that are green, fresh, and still have roots.
- The stems and leaves should not be broken, bruised, or damaged.
- The leaves should be bright green; if they are too dark, it means the spinach is still young and contains many nutrients.
How to make baked mashed potatoes with chicken
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Prepare and boil potatoes
After purchasing the potatoes, peel them, wash them thoroughly, and cut them into 4 pieces. Then, place the potatoes in a pot and cover them with cold water, adding 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot.
Put the pot on the stove and boil the potatoes over medium to high heat until the water boils and bubbles appear, then reduce the heat and continue cooking for 10 – 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Tips for boiling potatoes quickly and evenly:- Besides the method above, to save boiling time, you can cut the potatoes into equal-sized slices about 2 – 3 cm thick. This will help you avoid having both cooked and raw potatoes in the same pot.
- You can check if the potatoes are cooked by using a chopstick or a fork; if the potato falls apart when you poke it with a fork, then your potatoes are done.
- To enhance the flavor of the potatoes, you can add a little salt while boiling.
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Mash the potatoes
When the potatoes are cooked, place them in a bowl, add 100g of unsalted butter and 120ml of fresh milk, and mash the potatoes until smooth.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the baro onion, then cut it in half and slice it thinly.
Clean the straw mushrooms, soak them in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, then rinse them with clean water, let them drain, and cut them in half.
Cut the spinach into bite-sized pieces of about 3 – 4 cm. Then, wash it thoroughly with water and let it drain.
Cut the smoked pork into small pieces about the size of a finger segment.
Wash the chicken breast, let it drain, and cut it into pieces about 2 finger segments thick.
Tips for preparing chicken breast to eliminate bad odors:- After rubbing with salt, you can use a mixture of wine and sliced ginger, crush it, and rub it all over the chicken breast once more to help remove odors and impurities. Rinse well and let it drain.
- Alternatively, you can add lemon to the water, soak the chicken breast for 15 – 20 minutes. Then take it out, rinse with cold water, and let it drain.
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Sear the chicken breast
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 20g of unsalted butter to the pan and heat over medium heat, then add the chicken breast and sear it until the meat is golden brown on the edges, then transfer the chicken to a tray to cool.
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Sautéing the filling
You reuse the pan that just seared the chicken breast, turn on the heat to medium, and add shallots along with 200g of diced smoked pork belly to sauté for about 2 minutes.
Next, add straw mushrooms, 120ml of white wine, and 150g of flour, stir well, then add 180ml of chicken stock and 180ml of whipping cream, mix thoroughly, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Finally, season the mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, stir well once more, and turn off the heat.
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Placing on the tray and baking
You place the spinach on the chicken tray, then pour the filling mixture on top and mix well. Next, add the mashed potatoes on top and use a spoon to flatten the mashed potatoes, then place the tray of potatoes in the oven at 200 degrees for 30 minutes.
Tip: You should preheat the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes to stabilize the temperature inside. -
Finished product
You take the tray of baked mashed potatoes out and enjoy, the baked mashed potatoes with chicken are fragrant with the rich, creamy taste of potatoes and butter combined with the well-seasoned chicken, the sweetness of spinach, and mushrooms that are truly delicious and appealing.
2. Baked Mashed Potatoes with Cheese
Preparation
30 minutes
Processing
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Baked Mashed Potatoes with Cheese For 4 people
Potatoes 800 gr Heavy cream 240 ml (fat cream) Cheddar cheese 70 gr (shredded) Butter 50 gr Nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon Fresh thyme 20 gr (1 sprig) Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Chicken egg 1 piece Parsley 20 gr (chopped) Salt/pepper a little
How to make Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
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Prepare and steam the potatoes
Peel the potatoes, cut off any eyes or unsightly parts, then wash the potatoes with water until clean and place them in the steamer for about 30 minutes until they are cooked.
You can check if the potatoes are done by using a knife to poke through them; if they feel soft, they are cooked.
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Make the sauce
You place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 240ml of Heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and fresh thyme.
Then you gently stir the mixture for about 2 minutes until you see it simmering, then turn off the heat.
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Mash the potatoes and bake with butter
You mash the potatoes and then put them into a rectangular mold or any bowl you have available.
Add 50g of butter into a bowl and microwave it for about 2 minutes to melt the butter, or you can also melt the butter using a double boiler.
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Mixing the mashed potato mixture
You add 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, melted butter into the bowl of mashed potatoes and mix well, using a fork to mash it evenly.
Next, in the prepared sauce pot, you remove the thyme, add 1 egg yolk, and whisk for about 5 minutes until the mixture is fluffy and smooth, then pour it over the mashed potatoes and sprinkle grated cheese on top.
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Baking the mashed potatoes
You place the bowl of potatoes in the oven at 200 degrees for about 20 minutes.
Once the mashed potatoes are cooked, you take them out and sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
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Final Product
The mashed potatoes are incredibly delicious and appealing with the nutty flavor of potatoes blended with the creamy taste of cheese, enhanced by the distinctive aroma of nutmeg and thyme, inviting the family to enjoy together.
3. Baked Mashed Potatoes with Red Wine Sauce
Preparation Time
1 hour
Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Baked Mashed Potatoes with Red Wine Sauce Serves 4
Bacon 45 gr Onion 50 gr Celery 35 gr Garlic 1 bulb Carrot 50 gr Ground beef 300 gr Potatoes 3 pieces (large) Red wine 45 ml Tomato 45 gr Cream 70 ml Salt 1 teaspoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh beef
- Choose beef that is bright red, with small and tender fibers.
- The fat should be light yellow.
- When pressing the beef fibers, your fingers should not stick, and there should be no bad or strange smells.
- Avoid choosing beef that is dark red, with dark yellow fat and large fibers, as that indicates old beef which is tough to eat.
See more: Tips for choosing delicious and quality meat.
How to choose fresh carrots
- Choose those that are slender, of moderate size, still have their green tops, and feel firm, not too soft. Avoid those that are bruised, have cracks that are not intact, or are missing a corner.
- Choose carrots that have their outer skin intact, smooth, not rough, and without black spots.
- Choose those with a uniform orange color; avoid overly dark ones, which may be due to pesticide spraying.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- Choose tomatoes that have red, plump skin; if you look closely, you will see speckles on the flesh of the fruit through the skin.
- When touched, the fruit should feel slightly soft, and when cut in half, the seeds should be yellowish-white, with soft, ripe red flesh that is somewhat powdery.
- Ripe tomatoes will have fresh, green stems, and when you gently pull the stem, it will still be tightly attached to the fruit.
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How to make mashed potato bake with sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
Carrots, onions, and tomatoes should be washed, then diced.
Chop the leeks. Finely chop the celery. Peel the garlic and slice it thinly.
Cut the bacon into small pieces about 2cm long.
Wash the potatoes to remove dirt, then peel them.
Next, cut the potatoes into small slices and soak them in saltwater for about 5 – 10 minutes to remove the starch and prevent browning.
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Sauté the ingredients
Place a pan on the stove and wait for it to heat up, add the bacon and fry until it is firm, golden brown and crispy around the edges, then gradually add all the onions, leeks, celery, garlic, and carrots, stirring evenly for about 5 minutes on high heat to ensure the ingredients are cooked through.
Next, add the ground beef, using a spatula to break the meat apart and continue sautéing on high heat until the beef is cooked.
Once the beef is firm and just cooked, immediately add 45ml of red wine, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to the pan and continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes for the ingredients to absorb the seasoning evenly.
Finally, add 45g of diced tomatoes to the pan, stir well for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes are cooked, then turn off the heat and transfer the filling to a tray.
Tip:
- Sauté the ingredients over medium and high heat to prevent them from releasing water, making the dish more delicious.
- During the process of sautéing the beef, you should stir well and break the meat apart to prevent it from clumping and to ensure it absorbs the seasoning evenly.
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Boiled potatoes
After preparing the potatoes, place them in the pot, then pour cold water until it covers the potatoes and add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot.
Boil the potatoes over medium to high heat until the water starts to bubble, then reduce the heat and continue to cook for 10 – 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Tips for quickly and evenly boiling potatoes:
- Besides the method above, to save boiling time, you can cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces about 2 – 3 cm thick. This will help you avoid having some potatoes cooked while others are still raw in the same pot.
- You can check if the potatoes are cooked by using a chopstick or a fork, then inserting it into the potato. If the potato falls apart when you poke it with a fork, then your potatoes are done.
- To enhance the flavor of the potatoes, you can add a little salt while boiling.
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Mashing potatoes
After boiling, take the potatoes out and let them cool for about 10 minutes, then use a fork to mash them well. Season the potatoes with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and mix evenly.
Put all the mashed potatoes into a blender along with 70ml of cream and blend until smooth.
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Baked Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes.
Place the mashed potato mixture into the pan with the ingredients that were just sautéed. Use a spoon to spread it evenly over the meat, then put it in the oven and bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes until the ingredients are cooked evenly.
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Final Product
So we have a fragrant baked mashed potato dish with gravy. The beef and vegetable filling is rich, evenly infused with spices, combined with the creamy, rich flavor of the potatoes that is sure to please even the most discerning diners. You can sprinkle a bit of pepper on top and enjoy it with chili sauce if you like.
How to choose fresh and delicious potatoes
- Choose potatoes that feel firm, heavy, intact, and have a smooth skin surface.
- Yellow potatoes will be tastier and sweeter than those that are slightly white.
- Avoid choosing wrinkled potatoes, those that feel soft when squeezed, have black eyes, are rotten, or leaking.
- Absolutely do not choose potatoes with skin that has turned green or sprouted potatoes, as they are extremely dangerous to health.
How to peel potatoes without browning
- You can also soak peeled potatoes in cold water mixed with a little vinegar. This method significantly reduces the formation of black spots.
- For potatoes that have already browned, you can briefly boil them with a little fresh milk. This method can remove the formed black spots and give the potatoes a fragrant milk scent.
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It’s easy to make these 3 delicious, creamy, and simple baked mashed potatoes, isn’t it? Let’s get cooking right away, TasteVN wishes you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel Recipe30 and taste.com.au
