Smoky mashed potatoes

[Mike N]

I would like to make these potatoes, but before I do, I want to confirm that 3/4 cup Olive Oil is the correct amount. It strikes me as a lot, so I thought I would check first. Thanks!

 

[K Kruger]

It is correct. The oil replaces all the dairy (butter and milk/cream) found in typical mashed.

 

[Mike N]

That makes sense. Thanks Kevin!

 

[Brian M.]

Sad thing is Rachel Ray's EVOO that she sells under her name is a fraud along with others.

It really makes my blood boil to read things like this.

Olive Oil Fraud

 

[Chris NE]

Can I Prepare these Smoky Mashed Potatoes Ahead of Time?

Scrape the onion-evoo mixture into the riced potatoes and add a little of the reserved potato cooking water. Add some white pepper and mix, adding alternating additions of reserved cooking water and plain evoo, a T or two each at a time, till the potatoes are rich and flavorful. Do not overstir or they will become pasty. Serve.

Kevin:

Can I make these ahead of time and hold for a couple hours, say in a Crock-Pot, or will they become pasty -- like from overstirring as mentioned above?

Thanks,

Chris