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Creamy, fluffy, delicious, and with lots of zip, these wasabi mashed potatoes take a classic side dish to the next level. These comforting horseradish mashed potatoes are an amazing recipe that will be a new family favorite.

A grey bowl with mashed potatoes topped with butter and herbs, and a small dish of wasabi in the background
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Mashed potatoes are so universally beloved for a reason. They’re amazing, comforting, and so delicious!

Now you can take a classic dish, add some heat to it, and take your mashed spuds to the next level. Get ready to meet your new favorite dish – wasabi mashed potatoes.

a note from sarah

Meal prep Tip

You can totally prep the potatoes ahead of time!

Simply peel, cube, and keep the potatoes covered with cold water in the fridge for up to 36 hours, and they won’t oxidize (turn brown).

Here is the truth, my friends, there is no one perfect potato for mashed potatoes. Instead, you should be using a mixture of different kinds of potatoes.

Starchy, waxy, and baking spuds all add their own perfect quality to this delectable side dish. I recommend a mix of russet, gold, and yellow potatoes.

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

  • Start with 1 tsp of wasabi paste, stir, and taste before adding any more. Since I have kiddos, I like to mix up the mashed potatoes and set some aside for them before adding the wasabi.
  • Feel free to add in garlic while the potatoes are cooking to take this dish to the next level.
  • Adding 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese is ammmmmmazing!
an overhead shot of mashed potatoes with wasabi and a gold spoon on a grey board
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Fluffy Homemade Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Servings: 8
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
an overhead shot of mashed potatoes with wasabi and a gold spoon on a grey board
Creamy, fluffy, delicious, and with lots of zip, these wasabi mashed potatoes take a classic side dish to the next level. These comforting horseradish mashed potatoes are an amazing recipe that will be a new family favorite.

Ingredients 

  • 3 pounds potatoes {mixture russet, gold, yellow}
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream {warmed}
  • 1 tsp wasabi paste {and more to taste if desired}
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Peel and rinse your potatoes. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Place potatoes in a stockpot full of COLD water.
    3 pounds potatoes
  • Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Reduce the temperature to medium and cook until the tip of a knife can easily pierce through a potato (about 8-12 more minutes).
  • Drain the potatoes and add the butter and cream to the pan. Heat on low until the butter has melted.
    4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 cup heavy cream
  • (Ricer Instructions) Fill your ricer halfway with potatoes, insert the pressing disc, and gently press the handles over the pot to create potato "rice". Repeat until all potatoes have been pressed.
  • (Potato Masher Instructions) Use a potato masher and gently mash the potatoes. Do not overprocess, or they will develop a gluey texture.
  • Add the wasabi paste to the pot. 
    1 tsp wasabi paste
  • Use a large spatula and fold all the ingredients together until incorporated. If your potatoes seem a little dry, feel free to add a bit more melted butter, heated cream, or even chicken/veggie stock until they have reached your desired consistency.
    salt and pepper to taste

Notes

  1. Start with 1 tsp of wasabi paste and taste before adding any more.
  2. Feel free to add in garlic while the potatoes are cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 744mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 21.8mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 5.7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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