Classic Mashed Potatoes are a buttery, creamy side dish that stand the test of time on dinner tables everywhere. This is your classic go-to recipe whether you are making a simple dinner at home or in charge of mashed potato duty at the family holiday dinner. With a few simple ingredients and tips, you will have the best classic mashed potatoes to serve with Classic Poultry Gravy or Classic Beef Gravy or simply with melted butter. Ingredients in Classic Mashed Potatoes FIND US ON INSTAGRAM – TAG PHOTO @outwest.lifestyle Related Recipes Meat and potato dishes that pair perfectly with Classic Mashed Potatoes. Nona’s Glazed Meatloaf is packed with flavor and…
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Coca-Cola Pulled Pork Sliders are rich and tangy with creamy apple carrot slaw on a white cheddar toasted slider bun. Using Coca-Cola when cooking pork roast adds such a nice caramelized outer crust that is hard to get when cooking in liquid, but this method sears the roast first, sealing in all the flavor and cooks in cola for extra flavor and color. My friend made a batch of pickled jalapenos and for my birthday I was lucky enough to get a couple jars, which meant I needed a recipe to use them with. I just happened to have apples on hand and they hold up nicely in this slaw,…
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Classic Cottage Pie is a weeknight favorite with spiced ground beef, tender carrots, peas and a creamy potato cheese topping. Talk about easy! The Classic Cottage Pie checks all the boxes. Pantry recipe, YES. One pot meal, YES. Under 30 minutes, YES. It’s really the perfect weeknight meal that doesn’t break the bank. Budget friendly ground beef is browned with garlic, onion, smoked paprika and a pinch of red pepper flakes for added spice. The best part, though, are the creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes that are browned to perfection on top. Blending a creamy cheddar with a pungent Parmesan really adds flavor. If you have a few carrot tops, garnish…
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Creamy, comforting Frijoles Charros with chorizo and bacon, topped with crispy tortilla strips and crumbled cotija cheese. You know the bean dip that you get at the local Mexican restaurant? Well, if you are anything like my family you devour it within minutes..and ask for more! These Frijoles Charros a.k.a. cowboy beans are reminiscent of those beans only made into a flavorful, filling soup. Perfect for these cold winter nights. Creamy pinto beans are cooked with bacon and chorizo to get that smokey, spicy flavor and a mirapoix of celery, carrot and onion add a richness. Topped with crumbed cotija and crispy fried tortilla strips, you’ve got a family friendly…
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Tender Port Wine Braised Beef with pearl onions and carrots turns budget friendly chuck roast into a luxurious meal served over mashed potatoes. Turning an inexpensive beef chuck roast into a luxurious dinner is just a few pantry items away. I always have a bottle of port wine on hand. It doesn’t have to be expensive. I buy the low cost kind from the local grocery store. Port wine can really take your sauces and braises up a notch or two. I also always have Clamato juice on hand because I’m a lover of Bloody Mary’s and red beer. And that’s why Clamato juice is the “secret ingredient” in this…
