Easy Microwave Mashed Potatoes: Garlic, Sour Cream, and Cream Cheese Recipe

[babywings76]

How do I make mashed potatoes in the microwave? I was thinking of doing garlic mashed potatoes with sour cream or cream cheese, but have no idea really how to make it in the baker. Do I add water or use milk or both? Should I add the other things later or while it cooking? KWIM?

 

[DebbieJ]

search for Rice Cooker recipes--you'll find instructions to make them in there. I've never made them in the DCB.

 

[babywings76]

Well, here's what I did. They tasted really good. The only bad thing was that they boiled over in the microwave after a while...I used red potatoes, washed them and quartered them and put them in the baker. I peeled and cut into quarters 2 large cloves of garlic. Then I added milk that went up half-way on the potatoes. Then I put some of our salt from the grinder and added pats of butter scattered on top. I covered it and put it in the microwave for 10 minutes. They still weren't tender enough, so I stirred them around and cooked for another 5 minutes. When I opened the microwave I saw all this milk that had oozed out from under the lid and it was puddled on my turntable. Anyway, they were still not totally ready, but were tender enough to mash, so I just called it good. I added some cream cheese to it and mashed it all up. Added just a bit more salt. They were really good! So except for the boiling over part, I really like them and would make them again.

 

[babywings76]

search for Rice Cooker recipes--you'll find instructions to make them in there. I've never made them in the DCB.

I found a recipe in the rice cooker files, maybe using that would be how to avoid the boiling over part.

 

[Staci]

Hi there! Making mashed potatoes in the microwave is actually very easy and convenient. Here's what you'll need to do:1. Start by washing and peeling your potatoes. Cut them into small chunks so they cook evenly.2. Place the potato chunks in a microwave-safe dish, such as our Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker.3. Add a small amount of water, just enough to cover the bottom of the dish. This will help steam the potatoes as they cook.4. Cover the dish with the lid and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.5. Once the potatoes are done cooking, drain any excess water and add in your desired ingredients, such as garlic, sour cream, or cream cheese.6. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the potatoes until they reach your desired consistency. If the potatoes seem dry, you can add a splash of milk to make them creamier.7. Microwave the mashed potatoes for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat them up and let the flavors meld together.I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy cooking!