How To Make Your Fave Chip Flavors Into Mashed Potatoes

Creating mashed potatoes that mimic the flavors of popular chips can be a fun and delicious way to reinvent a classic side dish. Here are some ideas for mash-ups inspired by popular chip flavors:

1. Sour Cream and Onion

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs potatoes (russet or Yukon gold)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp finely chopped chives (optional)

Instructions:

1. Peel and chop the potatoes into even-sized chunks. Boil in salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
2. Drain and return to the pot. Mash the potatoes with butter until smooth.
3. Stir in the sour cream, milk, onion powder, and garlic powder. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
4. Mix in chopped chives if using. Serve warm.

2. Barbecue

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs potatoes
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil and drain potatoes as above.
2. Mash with butter until smooth.
3. Stir in barbecue sauce, milk, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
4. Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.

3. Cheddar and Sour Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs potatoes
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare potatoes as previously described.
2. Mash with butter until smooth.
3. Mix in sour cream, shredded cheddar, milk, and garlic powder. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
4. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

4. Buffalo Wing

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs potatoes
• 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (mild or hot, based on your preference)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Crumbled blue cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Boil and drain potatoes as described.
2. Mash with butter until smooth.
3. Stir in buffalo sauce, milk, garlic powder, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Top with crumbled blue cheese if desired.

5. Salt and Vinegar

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs potatoes
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions:

1. Boil and drain potatoes.
2. Mash with butter until smooth.
3. Stir in vinegar, milk, salt, pepper, and onion powder.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, you can add a bit of the corresponding chip flavor seasoning directly into the potatoes.
• Adjust the amount of seasoning based on your preference and taste.
• Garnish with fresh herbs or additional toppings that complement the chip flavor.

Feel free to experiment with different flavors and seasonings to match your favorite chip varieties!