This Potato-and-Carrot Mash is outstanding. Why didn't I think of this before? It's very healthy and a great way to spruce up your regular boring mashed potatoes. Perfect for Easter dinner.
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Yields: 6 Servings
Ingredients
4 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (6 cups)
3 carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces (2 cups)
2 garlic cloves
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
½ cup whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions
1Place potatoes, carrots, and garlic in a medium saucepan. Cover with water. Add a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, and cook until completely tender, about 20 minutes.
2Drain vegetables, reserving ¾ cup cooking liquid. Return all but ¼ cup liquid to pot. Add milk and butter, and season with salt and pepper. Mash until smooth, adding remaining liquid to desired consistency.