By Jason K. Morse
These mashed potatoes are smokin' delicious. Potatoes are boiled until tender before getting a splash of smoked butter and cream, then baked on the Traeger just long enough to give them a slight crust.
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Pellets
6
Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.As Needed | Chicken stock or water |
2 Pound | red bliss potatoes, scrubbed and diced |
1 Cup | whole milk |
1/4 Cup | (1/2 stick) salted butter |
1/2 Cup | sour cream |
1/2 Cup | shredded or grated Parmesan cheese |
1/2 Cup | sliced green onions |
To Taste | kosher salt |
To Taste | freshly ground black pepper |
1
Place the diced potatoes in a medium saucepan or stockpot and cover with chicken stock or water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until fork-tender. Cook for 4-5 minutes more, until soft.
2
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 400°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
400 ˚F / 204 ˚C
3
Add the butter and milk to a cast-iron skillet or ovenproof pan. Place on the grill grates as the grill preheats until the butter is melted, 7 to 10 minutes. Carefully remove the pan from the Traeger using heatproof gloves.
400 ˚F / 204 ˚C
00:10
4
Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the melted butter/milk mixture and mash to combine. Add the sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and green onions, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Transfer the mashed potatoes to the cast-iron skillet, then place the skillet on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook until the potatoes have a slight crust and are bubbling, about 15 minutes.
400 ˚F / 204 ˚C
00:15
6
Carefully remove the mashed potatoes from the Traeger using heatproof gloves. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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