Mashed Potatoes with Carrots
Elevate your comfort food game with this delightful twist on classic mashed potatoes—Mashed Potatoes with Carrots. This vibrant and creamy side dish combines fluffy russet potatoes with the natural sweetness of carrots, creating a colorful and nutrient-packed pairing perfect for any meal. Enhanced with rich unsalted butter, warm milk, and a touch of seasoning, each bite is a harmonious balance of savory and sweet. Ready in just under 45 minutes, this recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for busy weeknights or holiday feasts. Garnish with fresh parsley for an optional pop of freshness and eye-catching appeal. Perfect as a side dish for hearty mains, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 3 medium Carrots
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and chop the russet potatoes into even chunks, about 1-inch in size, to ensure even cooking.
Peel the carrots and slice them into similar-sized chunks as the potatoes.
Place the potatoes and carrots in a large pot and cover them with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 20-25 minutes. Check doneness with a fork; they should be easily pierced.
While the vegetables are cooking, warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. This will help the butter melt easily into the mash.
Once the potatoes and carrots are cooked, drain them well in a colander and return them to the pot.
Add the butter to the hot vegetables, and let it melt.
Pour in the warmed milk, then season with the teaspoon of salt and half teaspoon of black pepper.
Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the potatoes and carrots until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Transfer the mashed potatoes with carrots to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if using, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.1 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 2649 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.7 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 4731 mg | 101% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
