Swansonв® Ultimate Mashed Potatoes

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Swansonв® Ultimate Mashed Potatoes to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Swansonв® Ultimate Mashed Potatoes, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 3 1/2 cups SwansonВ® Chicken
• Broth
• 5 large potatoes, cut into 1-inch
• pieces
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and
• crumbled (reserve some for
• garnish)
• Generous dash ground black
• pepper

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Heat the broth and potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan over medium- high heat to a boil

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Reduce the heat to medium

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Drain, reserving the broth

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Mash the potatoes with 1/4 cup broth, light cream, sour cream, chives, butter, bacon and black pepper

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Add the additional broth, if needed, until desired consistency.В Garnish with the remaining bacon.