Mashed Potatoes with Cucumber
Give your classic comfort food a refreshing twist with this recipe for Mashed Potatoes with Cucumber! This unique side dish combines the creamy richness of buttery mashed potatoes with the crisp, cool crunch of finely diced cucumber, creating a delightful balance of textures. Flavored with a touch of garlic powder, a dash of black pepper, and optionally garnished with fragrant fresh dill, this recipe offers a light, herbaceous spin on a traditional favorite. Perfect for summer dinners or as an unexpected addition to your holiday table, these mashed potatoes are easy to make in just 35 minutes and serve four. Whether you're looking for a creative way to elevate a classic or simply love the fresh, garden-inspired flavors of cucumber, this dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Peel and cut the potatoes into roughly equal-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
Place the potato chunks into a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, peel the cucumber (optional) and finely dice it. Use a paper towel or clean kitchen cloth to gently press out excess water from the diced cucumber. Set aside.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and return them to the pot over low heat for 1-2 minutes to evaporate any remaining moisture.
Add the butter, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the pot with the potatoes. Use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash and mix the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold the diced cucumber into the mashed potatoes until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
If desired, garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy this refreshing take on mashed potatoes with a cool crunch of cucumber.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.1 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 2519 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.8 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 4689 mg | 100% | |
*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.
