Smoked Mashed Potatoes

The ultimate comfort food, smoked mashed potatoes blend fluffy potatoes with classic ingredients, offering a smoky twist on the traditional side dish.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 20

Total Time 1 30

Servings

Calories 327kcal

Author Ryan Beck

Ingredients

5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
pinch of black pepper
1 tablespoon chives, chopped

Instructions

Preheat smoker to 225°F. Place the potatoes into a large stockpot and cover with salted cold water. Bring the potatoes to a gentle boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain the potatoes and add back to pot or large mixing bowl.
Add cream cheese, sour cream, butter, sea salt and onion powder and mash the potatoes until smooth and fluffy.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a 12 inch cast iron skillet. Smoke for 1 hour. Top with some chopped chives if desired.

Notes

Start the potatoes in cold water, add salt, bring to boil and then reduce to simmer. If you start in hot water, the potatoes will cook unevenly.

Drain the potatoes well to avoid a mushy, watery mess.

Use room temperature ingredients so they are absorbed more evenly by the potatoes.

Do not overwork the potatoes. You want to mash/whip until just light and fluffy.

Use a fruit wood for a subtle smoke flavor like cherry or apple.

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