Creamy Mashed Potato Chocolate Fudge Delight

🍫 Potato Fudge 🍫

⏰ Cooking Time

🍬 Description

Get ready for a truly unique and delightful treat with this Potato Fudge recipe! Inspired by a novel idea, this fudge takes a twist by incorporating mashed potatoes as a key ingredient. If you’re familiar with quirky recipes like Beanie Brownies or Velveeta Fudge, you’ll appreciate the creativity behind this one. Adapted from Christmas-Cookies.com, this fudge does not rely on marshmallow creme but instead uses simple, wholesome ingredients to create a rich, creamy confection. Perfect for gatherings or a special homemade candy experience, this fudge is sure to intrigue and satisfy.

🍭 Category

Candy

🔑 Keywords

• Dessert
• Potato
• Vegetable
• Low Protein
• Kid-Friendly
• < 30 Mins
• For Large Groups
• Stove Top

🥄 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 5 oz evaporated milk
• 3/4 cup mashed potatoes
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 6 oz chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍽️ Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 83.6
• Fat: 2.7g
• Saturated Fat: 1.7g
• Cholesterol: 4.2mg
• Sodium: 40.1mg
• Carbohydrates: 15.4g
• Fiber: 0.3g
• Sugar: 12.9g
• Protein: 0.5g

🍴 Servings

This recipe yields 40 servings of delightful fudge.

📝 Instructions

1. Prepare Your Pan: Line a 9″ x 9″ pan with waxed paper or foil and set it aside. You can use an 8″ x 8″ pan if you prefer thicker fudge.

2. Mix Butter and Potatoes: In a saucepan, heat 1/4 cup butter and 3/4 cup mashed potatoes until the potatoes are creamy and well-blended. Ensure the potatoes are on the drier side; if they’re a bit wet, heat them to evaporate some of the liquid.

3. Heat the Milk: In another saucepan, heat 5 oz of evaporated milk over medium heat until warm.

4. Combine Ingredients: Add 2 cups sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup light corn syrup to the warmed milk. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.

5. Cook the Fudge Base: Continue boiling the mixture for about 5 minutes, then add the potato mixture and mix well. Bring back to a boil and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the temperature reaches 234°F on a candy thermometer.

6. Add Final Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the remaining butter, 6 oz chocolate chips, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the chocolate is completely melted and everything is well combined.

7. Pour and Chill: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Allow it to chill until fully set.

8. Cut and Decorate: Once the fudge is firm, remove it from the pan, peel off the waxed paper or foil, and cut it into squares. You can decorate the fudge squares with powdered sugar, a blend of powdered sugar and cocoa powder, or dip them in melted chocolate and let them set on waxed paper.

Enjoy this delicious and intriguing Potato Fudge, a conversation starter and a delightful treat for all ages! 🥔🍫✨