The Simple Ingredient That Turns Mashed Potatoes Into The Ultimate Breakfast Food - Tasting Table

"When it comes to carrying flavor, there are few dishes as receptive as mashed potatoes. This gives them the kind of blank-canvas versatility that makes it them foundation for 21 seriously successful ingredient upgrades - you can go classy by mixing in some lobster, give it a kick by drowning it in Gumbo, and you can even give your mash a European twist with some French Onion dip."

"Your mashed potatoes can be smooth or lumpy, mixed with milk or cream, and seasoned with just salt and pepper or something more exotic. You don't even have to make them from scratch - this dish works perfectly well with leftover, or even store-bought, mashed potatoes. Similarly, American style eggs cooked on a high heat with large curds work just as well as a silky, runny French style scramble - and either can be prepared while your spuds are cooking (or heating up)."

Mashed potatoes excel at carrying flavor and serve as a blank canvas for many ingredient upgrades like lobster, gumbo, or French onion dip. Topping mashed potatoes with scrambled eggs creates a soft, starchy and creamy combination that works as a satisfying breakfast staple rather than just a side. Potatoes can be smooth or lumpy, mixed with milk or cream, and seasoned simply or exotically; leftovers or store-bought mash are fine. Both high-heat American-style large-curd scrambles and silky French-style scrambles pair well and can be cooked while the potatoes heat. Once eggs reach the desired consistency, smother the potatoes and enjoy; the pairing also inspires a slow-cooked breakfast casserole layered with sausages, eggs, and cheese.

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