Yummy Yellow Taters Recipe
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Yummy Yellow Taters

By: KAYLIVESHERE 
"My two young boys would only eat boxed mashed potatoes, until I came up with this recipe. Little do they (and my finicky husband) know they are also eating their archenemy, onions!! This dish is different because you boil the seasoning with the potatoes instead of adding them later, thus a milder flavor. Serve piping hot with butter or homemade gravy although they don't need either. Enjoy!!!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 12 drops yellow food coloring
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Add the onion, garlic, basil, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain the contents of the pot in a colander, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the sour cream, butter, milk and food coloring, and beat with an electric mixer until light. Adjust milk if needed. Do not beat too long, or the potatoes will become stiff and pasty. Taste and adjust salt and pepper before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 387 | Total Fat: 16.4g | Cholesterol: 39mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2008 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Great mashed potatoes. Very light and creamy. I used thyme instead of basil because it went...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2005 by DANSAR99   view full review
Very tasty. I used red potatos. Substituted yogurt for the sour cream.Omited the food...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by GeenaDavisRules   view full review
These were AWESOME! They were the hit of my Thanksgiving dinner! I made them just the way your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by CATJENKINS   view full review
Nice and rich, using half and half. I forewent the food coloring - the yellow butter potaoes I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by docswife   view full review
Very tasty! The kids liked the vibrant yellow color! I will be making these often. Thanks!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by Sheri S.   view full review
Good mashed potatoes! I thought adding the seasonings to the water gave the potatoes a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2007 by Mike   view full review
These were the best potatos I ever had. Even my wife (the cook) says these were the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2010 by MATTSBELLY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've made these a few times... The first time I added the food coloring and they were pretty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2009 by Julie B.   view full review
Good basic recipe. Didn't use food coloring, of course. Thanks.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2009 by maya   view full review
Easy to followed, Tasty .. My boyfriend,, he swear he cookes the best mashed potatoes from the...

 

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