{"id":75406,"date":"2025-03-05T15:45:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T13:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/?p=75406"},"modified":"2025-04-23T15:30:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:30:39","slug":"fantastic-mashed-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/fantastic-mashed-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantastic Mashed Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f762c115 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a6bd9f7d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-5);border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 large <strong>golden potatoes<\/strong>, peeled and boiled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tbsp <strong>butter<\/strong>, melted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup <strong>heavy cream<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup <strong>grated parmesan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp <strong>garlic powder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp <strong>salt<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc tsp <strong>black pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 <strong>egg yolk<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh <strong>chives<\/strong>, finely chopped (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newspack-blocks-wp-block-newspack-ads-blocks-ad-unit alignnone\" style=\"text-align:inherit\"><style> @media ( min-width: 300px ) { .newspack_global_ad.block_6a3409bc188d8 { min-height: 100px; } }  @media ( min-width: 320px ) { .newspack_global_ad.block_6a3409bc188d8 { min-height: 100px; } }  @media ( min-width: 728px ) { .newspack_global_ad.block_6a3409bc188d8 { min-height: 90px; } }  @media ( min-width: 970px ) { .newspack_global_ad.block_6a3409bc188d8 { min-height: 100px; } } <\/style>\t\t<div class='newspack_global_ad block_6a3409bc188d8 fixed-height'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \/23222347025\/PE-EXPENSES\/Recipes --><div id='div-gpt-ad-6a3409bc188d8-0'><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a6bd9f7d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparation\">Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"><p class=\"schema-how-to-total-time\"><span class=\"schema-how-to-duration-time-text\">Time needed:&nbsp;<\/span>1 hour<\/p><p class=\"schema-how-to-description\"><strong>Mashed potatoes<\/strong> are a classic, creamy side dish made by mashing boiled potatoes and mixing them with butter, milk or cream, and seasonings. Loved for their smooth texture and rich flavor, they pair well with a variety of meals and can be customised with ingredients like garlic, cheese, or herbs for extra depth.<\/p> <ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741093005100\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Mash the Potatoes<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">In a large bowl, mash the boiled potatoes until smooth and lump-free.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741093091043\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Mix in the Goodness<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Add melted butter, heavy cream, parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741182166493\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Add the Egg Yolk<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Mix in the egg yolk to help the potatoes hold their shape when baked.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741182168063\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Pipe the Swirls<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Transfer the mashed potatoes to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe swirls onto a lined baking sheet.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741182169002\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Bake Until Golden<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Preheat the oven to 200\u00b0C (390\u00b0F) and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741182217893\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Garnish and Serve<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Sprinkle with fresh chives and enjoy your beautifully swirled mashed potatoes!<\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a6bd9f7d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-gallery\">Recipe Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery 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