Glowing Mashed Potatoes With Carrots
When thinking about how to prepare mashed potatoes, one often doesn't think of adding carrots, but Glowing Mashed Potatoes require that you do just that. The carrots also give the mashed potatoes a warm huge to color your plate!
Preparation Time8 min
Cooking Time15 min
Cooking MethodSlow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red-skin or golden potatoes, peeled, cut in large chunks
- 1 can sliced carrots, drained
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 1/4 cup milk, half & half, or cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes; drain and return to the pot.
- Purée the carrots. Purée in a food processor until completely smooth.
- Mash potatoes with a potato masher or ricer.
- Mix in puréed carrots and remaining ingredients.
- Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly.
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