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Mashed Potatoes
By Traeger Kitchen
Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday for gobbling up creamy homemade mashed potatoes like they’re going out of style.
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Pellets
Hickory
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
8
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| 5 Pound | Yukon Gold potatoes |
| 1/2 Cup | water |
| 3/4 Cup | (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened |
| 1 1/2 Cup | heavy cream, room temperature |
| To Taste | kosher salt |
| To Taste | white pepper |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 300°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
300 ˚F / 149 ˚C
2
Peel and cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Place the potatoes in a shallow baking dish with the water and cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
Ingredients
5 Pound Yukon Gold potatoes
1/2 Cup water
3
Place the baking dish on the grill grates. Close the lid and bake until the potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.
300 ˚F / 149 ˚C
4
In a medium saucepan, combine the cream and butter. Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted.
Ingredients
3/4 Cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 Cup heavy cream, room temperature
5
Remove the potatoes from the grill and drain the water.
6
Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and mash using a potato masher. Gradually add the cream mixture and mash to incorporate. Do not overwork or the potatoes will become gluey. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Ingredients
To Taste kosher salt
To Taste white pepper