I need some ideas.

  • the better half
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 336
    #1617345

    We are having a mashed potato bar at my daughters graduation party at the end of June and I need some topping ideas. So far I have chives, cheese, bacon, gravy, sour cream and butter. What else sounds good?

    Francis K
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 830
    #1617350

    Roasted Red Pepper
    French fried Onion
    Olives
    Roasted Chicken
    Butter
    Variety of Cheeses
    Salsa
    Pesto
    Fresh Tomatoes

    francisco4
    Holmen, WI
    Posts: 3607
    #1617355

    Forgot about Pulled pork.

    craig s
    Posts: 246
    #1617356

    Butter,bacon,butter,bacon,butter and more bacon!!

    mrgreen mrgreen

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16788
    #1617357

    If you need a taste tester shoot me a PM. grin

    nhamm
    Inactive
    Robbinsdale
    Posts: 7348
    #1617359

    Most people don’t understand the relationship me and mashed potatoes have, and now I hear of this potatoe bar? Serious? I’m not going to be able to sleep now. This is amazing, almost a whole new world has opened itself to me.
    woot woot woot woot

    Cp3
    Hammond, WI
    Posts: 314
    #1617360

    Most people don’t understand the relationship me and mashed potatoes have, and now I hear of this potatoe bar? Serious? I’m not going to be able to sleep now. This is amazing, almost a whole new world has opened itself to me.
    woot woot woot woot

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    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18715
    #1617379

    Are mashed potato bars a new thing? I have never heard of this and I like it!!

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    #1617380

    Am I the only one who finds it funny who responded first?

    icenutz
    Aniwa, WI
    Posts: 2540
    #1617382

    Corn, creamed corn.

    Take the mashed potato bar a step further by offering a couple variations. Whipped sweet potatoes are fun – be sure to have brown sugar, honey, marshmallows, caramel sauce, cinnamon, sugar and lots of butter to make them extra scrumptious. See how pumpkin adds flavor to sweet potatoes with this recipe for Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Casserole. For guests looking for something a little lighter, consider mashed cauliflower (really, it’s good!) with this recipe for Roasted Cauliflower Mash. Just be sure to label it on the buffet, so it isn’t mistaken for the real deal.

    http://www.meals.com/recipe/smashed-potatoes-125814

    http://www.meals.com/recipe/creamy-smashed-red-potatoes-with-cheese-143192

    http://www.meals.com/recipe/sweet-potato-and-pumpkin-casserole-144158

    http://www.meals.com/recipe/sweet-potato-and-pumpkin-casserole-144158

    Spreads & Sauces

    Butter
    Pesto
    BBQ sauce, store-bought or make MAGGI® BBQ Sauce
    Gravies
    Sour cream
    Whipped butter
    Horseradish

    Seasonings

    Pepper
    Salt
    MAGGI® seasoning blends
    Tortilla chips, crushed

    Veggies

    Mushrooms, sautéed
    Broccoli, steamed
    LIBBY’S® Pumpkin
    Squash, like zucchini – sautéed or grilled
    Roasted pumpkin seeds
    Sundried tomatoes
    Tomatoes, chopped fresh
    Onion – caramelized, fried or fresh

    Proteins

    Bacon
    BBQ pulled pork or beef
    Chicken, roasted or grilled
    Chicken strips, store bought or make Chicken Strips
    Shrimp, sautéed or grilled shrimp
    Salmon, smoked
    Sausage – sliced (whole); crumbled (ground)
    Cheeses, crumbled or shredded – Bleu, Gorgonzola, cheddar, feta, parmesan

    Steve Root
    South St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 5649
    #1617385

    “Daughter’s Graduation Party” ?????

    Time flies!

    SR

    the better half
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 336
    #1617392

    Am I the only one who finds it funny who responded first?

    I found it very funny!! Apparently we need to talk more because I had no idea that Francis had thought about it that much.

    Thanks for the ideas! I like the sweet potato idea but I am not sure I am up for making them. We still have 40 more pounds of potatoes to peel, cook & mash.

    Amanda wanted something different so we thought outside the sandwich, taco & pulled pork box.

    Yep, Francis and I almost have an adult child. Time definitely flies!!

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    Iowaboy1
    Posts: 3827
    #1617410

    dont forget potato cakes!! let mashed potatoes cool overnight,when ready for the party,grab a cup or so and flatten it out about the size of a pancake,fry it on both sides and serve.

    nhamm
    Inactive
    Robbinsdale
    Posts: 7348
    #1617419

    Maybe I am more of a potato purist than some here, but half the items mentioned above have no place on taters, with all respect, but shrimp, olives really?? tongue

    Butter is a must, regular and whipped, whipped melts faster and is less mess in the tub, but sticks taste better IMO.

    I don’t get how people not like certain types of gravy, but there are those out there. A lot depends on the meat being served but having a couple choices would be good, I’m no wine guy but similar to having a red white available to accompany the protein.

    Fresh chives are great, but this is America and we like our processed foods and Ill admit it any day top the tater kind of combines the deliciousness into one easy clean squeezable bottle. And this brings up a good sequencing point on the “bar”, but having the gravy and sour cream as one of the first things after the taters might be a good idea, bc the toppings should reflect on what kind of base goes on first. Maybe this is overthinking smash

    Is there a BBQ or some other kind of meat going with this or is this all in one kind of deal here? Meats going in the taters have to be really seasoned to add any element of taste. They usually get lost in the gravy etc, and at that point its more of a texture. And if there is a meat being served separately I say let that be the meat and leave the taters alone. Fresh bacon crumbles never hurts though. yay

    Running up to the 5-8 Bar and grabbing one of their onion straw baskets would make for awesome topping, but Frenchs works in a pinch to.

    Grilled asparagus cut up into small chunks actually taste really good, I’m a big fan of corn, but this is a close second. Anyone who has gotten the chicken Madura at the Cheesecake factory knows this combo.

    Id blab on as I do take taters very seriously but what a great idea and Congrats to your daughter! peace

    biggill
    East Bethel, MN
    Posts: 11321
    #1617432

    Don’t forget to put cream cheese in the mashed potatoes.

    The pesto suggestion really hit the nail on the head.

    How about cheese curds?

    lundojam
    Posts: 255
    #1617433

    Turkey or chicken gravy with big chunks of turkey or chicken.

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    #1617434

    nhamm, I appreciate your potato passion!

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
    Posts: 5827
    #1617438

    OK. here is my fat mans input,,,
    I nod to the obvious,
    butter
    onions
    bacon
    sour cream
    chives
    Terragon (here is a new one!)
    Salt and Pepper (new again Mr. Obvious)
    corn
    cheese (your favorite of course)
    Pulled pork, then chicken, then brisket) in that order
    I’ve got other suggestions still,,

    But

    NO ONE HAS MENTIONED GOOD OLE` CHILE ! Whether it be hot or down home mild.

    Sharon
    Moderator
    SE Metro
    Posts: 5475
    #1617489

    I never knew one could do so much with a potato! rotflol All these ideas sound delicious and congrats to the graduate!

    Walleyestudent Andy Cox
    Garrison MN-Mille Lacs
    Posts: 4484
    #1617501

    Did you say party? The fun doesn’t begin until the fun begins! The best thing you can do with mashed potatoes. jester

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    the better half
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 336
    #1617524

    Thanks everyone. This thread has definitely given me some food for thought (pun intended). yay

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