Joanna Gaines Cherry Mashers Recipe
This Joanna Gaines Cherry Mashers Recipe is sweet, fruity and very comforting. It is a soft, creamy mashed potato dish with a hint of cherry flavor.
Ingredients
- 5 medium potatoes peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1/3 cup cherry preserves or chopped cherries
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the potatoes
- Boil chopped potatoes in salted water until soft. This usually takes about 15–20 minutes.
Drain and mash
- Drain water and mash potatoes until smooth and lump-free.
Add butter and cream
- Mix butter and milk into mashed potatoes. Stir until creamy and smooth.
Add cherry flavor
- Gently mix in cherry preserves or chopped cherries. Do not overmix.
Season the dish
- Add salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Mix gently
- Stir everything lightly to combine flavors without breaking texture.
Heat if needed
- Warm on low heat for a few minutes if needed before serving.
Serve warm
- Serve immediately while soft and creamy for best taste.
Notes
- Use fresh cherries for natural flavor
- Add a little honey for extra sweetness
- Use heavy cream for richer texture
- Do not overmix to keep texture smooth
- Add herbs like thyme for contrast
- Use red potatoes for creamier mash
- Adjust sweetness to your taste