Dinner Tonight: Dressing Up Mashed Potatoes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Dinner Tonight: Dressing Up Mashed Potatoes
45 min.
4
388kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner experience with a delightful twist on a classic side dish? Look no further than our Dressing Up Mashed Potatoes recipe! This vegetarian and gluten-free masterpiece is not just a comfort food; it’s a celebration of flavors that will have everyone at the table requesting seconds.

Imagine creamy Yukon Gold potatoes perfectly blended with fresh carrots, creating a vibrant color and subtle sweetness that transforms the mundane into the magnificent. The combination of rich butter and luscious heavy cream ensures each bite is indulgently smooth and satisfying. Plus, with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, these mashed potatoes become a canvas for adventure, pairing wonderfully with a variety of main dishes.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves four and packs in a modest 388 calories per serving, making it a delightful addition to any meal without feeling overly heavy. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, Dressing Up Mashed Potatoes is the ideal side that complements any entrée while also standing out on its own.

Join us in the kitchen to whip up this harmonious mix of flavors that will leave a lasting impression. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.5 pound carrots peeled chopped
  • 0.8 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • pound yukon gold potatoes washed

Equipment

  • whisk
  • pot
  • potato masher
  • colander

Directions

  1. Place the whole un-peeled potatoes in a large pot and fill with water until they are covered by an inch. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  2. Toss the carrots and cook for another 15 minutes.
  3. Drain the vegetables in a colander. Carefully remove the skins of the potatoes. Toss everything back into the waterless pot. Go to town with a potato masher.
  4. Add the butter, mash some more. Than whisk in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories388kcal
Protein4.26%
Fat69.08%
Carbs26.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.15
Glycemic Load
16.31
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.810434807902%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
1.04mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:387.76kcal
19.39%
Fat:30.54g
46.99%
Saturated Fat:19.31g
120.66%
Carbohydrates:26.52g
8.84%
Net Carbohydrates:22.44g
8.16%
Sugar:4.89g
5.43%
Cholesterol:88.05mg
29.35%
Sodium:945.66mg
41.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.23g
8.47%
Vitamin A:10567.72IU
211.35%
Vitamin C:25.95mg
31.46%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.45%
Potassium:705.6mg
20.16%
Fiber:4.08g
16.33%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.85%
Vitamin K:12.29µg
11.71%
Phosphorus:114.56mg
11.46%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.35%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.2%
Magnesium:36.38mg
9.09%
Vitamin B3:1.79mg
8.94%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8.01%
Folate:31.23µg
7.81%
Copper:0.15mg
7.67%
Calcium:66.45mg
6.65%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.23%
Iron:1.11mg
6.16%
Vitamin D:0.71µg
4.76%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.93%
Selenium:1.91µg
2.73%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.69%