• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

The Reluctant Gourmet

  • Planning
  • Recipes
  • Ingredients
  • Techniques
  • Tools
  • Shop
  • Tips
  • Careers
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Planning
  • Recipes
  • Ingredients
  • Techniques
  • Tools
  • Shop
  • Tips
  • Schools
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Google+
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Creamy Fennel Mashed Potatoes

    December 16, 2019 by G. Stephen Jones Leave a Comment

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    How to Make Creamy Fennel Mashed Potatoes

    Mashed potatoes are one of the most perfect foods but we are always trying to make them, not better, but different. Fennel is one of the most under-valued and seldom used vegetables and deserves more attention.

    So combining classic mashed potatoes with sauteed and pureed fennel is especially good and good for you. It contains Vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and calcium. If you want to read more about fennel including how to use it in your meal planning, check out my post All About Fennel.

    Now, you take two incredible ingredients, potatoes and fennel, and then add heavy cream. Wow!

    Yes, it may add some extra calories, but I think it’s worth it.

    Cooking Tips

    Always be cautious when blending warm or hot foods as they will expand. It is best to crack the cover a bit and maybe even use a clean towel over the cracked lid. Best advice…allow the product to cool first.

    After the potatoes have dried slightly in the pan, rice them or hand mash to desired consistency and add half of the fennel mixture. Blend and continue to add fennel mixture to desired consistency. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper.

    Fennel & How to Use It

    Creamy Mashed Potatoes
    Print Recipe

    Creamy Fennel Mashed Potatoes

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    • 3 russet potatoes scrubbed and peeled
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 1 fennel bulb cored, rough chop
    • ¾ cup heavy cream
    • salt and freshly cracked pepper
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Cut the potatoes into uniform pieces and cover with cold water.
    • Add salt and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are fork tender.
    • While the potatoes cook, melt the butter on MEDIUM heat in a skillet til shimmery, let bubble a minute.
    • Add the fennel, season with salt and pepper, stir well to coat with fat and disperse the salt.
    • Cook softly for 15-20 minutes, til soft but not brown.
    • Add the heavy cream and continue cooking until the cream is just beginning to bubble.
    • Remove the mixture and allow to cool a bit. Carefully transfer the fennel and cream, to a food processor or blender. Process until mixture is smooth.
    • When the potatoes are done cooking, drain and return to the pot and place over low heat for 2-3 minutes to remove any excess moisture.
    • Mash them with a masher or a hand mixer (NOT a food processor which creates gum).
    • Carefully stir in the fennel-cream mixture until well combined.
    • Season to taste and serve.

     

     

    « Perigeaux Sauce Recipe
    Port Wine Sauce Recipe »

    Filed Under: Side Dish Recipes

    I'm a work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the culinary world and sharing it with you. To learn more about me... Read More…

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Search My Site

    Who Is The Reluctant Gourmet?

    I'm a work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the culinary world and sharing it with you. To learn more about me... Read More…

    Categories

    Reluctant Gourmet on Instagram

    Footer

    About the Reluctant Gourmet

    I'm a work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the culinary world and sharing it with you. To learn more about me... Read More…

    • Facebook
    • Google+
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

    Featured Favorites

    2021 Thanksgiving Dinner Cost

    Cost of Thanksgiving Meal 2021

    Roasted Cod with Potatoes and Fennel Recipe

    Roasted Cod with Potatoes and Fennel Recipe

    Braised Beans Spinach Pecorino Romano Recipe

    Braised Beans and Spinach with Pecorino Romano Cheese Recipe

    Fun Stuff

    • Cartoons
    • Events
    • Opinion
    • Press Releases

    Important Links

    • Advertising Disclosure
    • Terms of Use
    • Copyright Info
    • Privacy Policy
    • Home
    • About The Reluctant Gourmet
    • Contact Me
    • Advertising

    Copyright © 2022 · The Reluctant Gourmet