One for the Table: Spike mashed potatoes with a root veggie
Although they're often a favorite side dish staple, sometimes mashed potatoes need a little inspiration.
Root vegetables make a perfect addition to potatoes, and I particularly like the sweet flavor of carrots in this recipe, but parsnips, rutabagas, turnips and celery root will work just as well.
Yukon Gold potatoes are a great choice because of their rich, creamy flavor. It's important to rinse the potatoes well to remove excess starch, which can make the mixture gluey.
Carrot Spiked Mashed Potatoes
Serves 4
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium carrots (about 8 ounces) cut in half lengthwise, and sliced into1/4-inch-thick pieces
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; rinsed well in cold water and drained
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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