Last week I shared ideas for a chili bar this week I'm sharing ideas for a mashed potato bar for mashed potato day.
There are so many things you can do with a mashed potato bar; the choices for mashed potato bar toppings are endless. Pretty much anything you think up you can use.Whether you’re getting together with friends for game night, hosting a family dinner, or setting up a potluck, a mashed potatoes bar is the perfect way to feed and entertain your guests. And it really doesn’t take a whole lot of time and effort on your part.
1st step is to decide weather you want to use regular potatos , sweet potatos or instant potatos. Once you decided on that now you need to pick your toppings. I looked at different sites to see what people use. And the basic toppings is sheredded cheese, sour cream and beacon . But there is more than just that . Here is what I found
Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
Shredded Cheese – I recommend Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Smoked Cheddar, Mozzarella, etc.
Onions – red onion, green onions, caramelized onions, etc.
Cooked Broccoli
Cooked Cauliflower
Meat for Sloppy Joes or CrockPot Sloppy Joes
Taco Meat – beef taco meat, taco chicken, etc.
Bacon or Bacon Bits
Chopped Baked Ham or Pineapple Ham
Pulled Pork
Ground Beef
Steak
Cubed Pepperoni
Corn
Recipe FAQ's
How much does a mashed potato bar cost?
Really, this depends. For a small family gathering, if you make your own mashed potatoes and put together just a few simple toppings, you can get away with less than $20. If you're creating a larger buffet for a large crowd, your cost will depend on how many ingredients and supplies are needed to feed said crowd.
What potatoes are best for a mash potato bar?
yellow potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, you can use any kind of potatoes you prefer, including Russet potatoes, red potatoes, even purple potatoes if you can find them. If you really don't want to make mashed potatoes, ready made potatoes could be just the thing.
How can you keep the mashed potatoes warm at a party?
You can either use a buffet server and food warmer. Or you can keep the mashed potatoes in a Crock Pot or Instant Pot on the “Keep Warm” setting.
If your just looking for a simple meal for your family here is a poplular dish that is sold at the Iowa state fair .The Iowa State Fair is famous for serving up this savory dish that looks a lot like one of our favorite ice cream desserts. In fact, that's the point! Hot Beef Sundaes may look like ice cream sundaes, but they're actually made with some of our favorite comfort foods: mashed potatoes, roast beef, gravy, and a cherry tomato on top.
What You'll Need
1 (16-ounce) container refrigerated mashed potatoes
1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated cooked roast beef with gravy or au jus
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 cherry tomatoes
What to Do
Heat mashed potatoes and roast beef according to package directions. Pull beef apart into chunks.
Evenly distribute mashed potatoes between 3 bowls, then evenly top with beef and gravy. Sprinkle each with cheese and place a tomato on top.
Notes
If the gravy that comes with your roast beef is too thin, all you've got to do is whisk in 1 teaspoon of flour to thicken it.
Serves 3 and cooks in 15 min
I hope this gave you new ideas on making mashed potatoes interesting again . Happy Mashed Potato Day and enjoy.
Sources for this post came from Pinterest
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