Pommes Purée (Rich and Creamy Mashed Potatoes) Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between mashed potatoes and pomme puree? ›

Mashed potatoes are generally made by mixing potatoes, milk, butter, salt, and pepper. After being boiled, the potatoes are mashed manually to break them apart. The resulting dish is a somewhat lumpy and rustic. On the other hand, pomme puree is usually made from potatoes, cream, butter, salt, and pepper.

Ultra-creamy mashed potatoes are really more of a French thing than an American one, and if you want to be fancy, you can call them pommes purées. The goal with them is to get them ultra rich, yet not heavy or leaden.

You can use what you have on hand: Flour, cornstarch, or powdered milk are all solid options that are probably already in your pantry. Potato flour and potato starch would work as well. Stir in the thickening agent gradually, about a tablespoon at a time, until the potatoes have reached your desired consistency.

Mashed potatoes are incredibly versatile and pair well with a wide range of dishes. They're a classic accompaniment for roasted meats like chicken, beef, and pork, but also go well with grilled fish, meatloaf, sausages, and vegetables. You can also pair them with different sauces and gravies for added flavor.

The best potatoes for mashed potatoes are a starchy varieties like russet, Idaho or Yukon gold. Starchy potatoes are best for mashed potatoes because they have a fluffy, almost airy texture that breaks down easily.

"Pommes de terre" = apple of the earth = a fancy french name for potatoes.

pomme, from French, apple, from Middle French; pomeis from pomeis, plural of (assumed) earlier pomey, alteration of pomme.

Runny potatoes can happen for a few different reasons. Too much liquid: This is the most common reason. In the mashing process you may have added too much milk or broth. Boiled too long: Boiling your potatoes for too long can make them water-logged, which (you guessed it) can contribute to runny mashed potatoes.

Regular flour can also be used to thicken your potatoes as well, but I don't love using it because its raw flavor needs to be cooked out, and it more noticeably dulls the flavor of the potatoes themselves.

How long do potatoes need to boil for mashed potatoes? ›

Smaller potatoes (like red gold) will cook faster whole — about 15-20 minutes in boiling water. Larger potatoes (like russet) take a little more time — about 20-30 minutes.

Soupy, watery mashed potatoes usually happen because the cooked potatoes were cut into pieces that were too small, weren't drained well enough, or were overcooked.

When it comes to the ingredients, mashed potatoes are generally made from boiled potatoes, milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Pomme puree is comprised of similar ingredients, but the milk is swapped for cream, which gives pomme puree a richer flavor and texture.

A traditional potato puree is also a mashed potato, but the skins have been removed and this preparation is much heavier on the cream and butter, and is a much smoother consistency. There are many occasions to use different preparations, but one of my favorites for a rainy day is the potato puree.

'Pomme de terre' is how you say potato in French, and it literally translates to 'apple of the earth'. So that's kinda cute

Pureeing meals:

These foods include entrees such as pasta dishes, cooked meats, and canned foods (soup, chili, and stews). Some very soft foods like ripe bananas, well cooked potatoes and avocado can be mashed with a fork or masher until smooth. A small amount of liquid may be added to make the food smooth and moist.

Well, I just figured it out. "Pommes de terre" = apple of the earth = a fancy french name for potatoes.