Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
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Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Description
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes combines tender boiled potatoes and garlic mashed with cream cheese and butter to create a smooth, rich base. The addition of horseradish introduces a piquant sharpness that balances the creaminess. Using Yukon gold or Russet potatoes provides a fluffy yet substantial texture. Fresh green onion and parsley bring subtle herbaceous notes and a hint of brightness. This recipe involves boiling the potatoes and garlic until tender, then mashing with cream cheese, butter, and warm milk for a creamy consistency. Seasoning with salt and pepper tailors the flavor to taste.
These mashed potatoes serve well alongside roasted meats or vegetables, where the horseradish can cut through richer flavors. The creamy texture and gentle heat also complement traditional holiday plates.
You can substitute Yukon gold potatoes with peeled Russet or baking potatoes without affecting the overall outcome. Adjust horseradish quantity to suit your preference. For best flavor, mash while the mixture is warm to blend the ingredients smoothly.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potato cut into 1-inch chunks, or Russet potatoes, Yukon gold variety
- 4 cloves garlic
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened, cut into cubes
- ⅓ cup butter melted, salted
- ½ cup milk or cream, warm
- ¼ cup horseradish or to taste, prepared
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot of cold salted water with the garlic cloves.
- Bring potatoes to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook 15-20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain well and place potatoes & garlic back into the warmed pot.
- Add cream cheese and butter to the potatoes and using a masher, mash potatoes.
- Add warmed milk a little bit at a time while continuing to mash until smooth and creamy. Stir in horseradish, green onion, and parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute Yukon gold potatoes with peeled Russet or baking potatoes as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 623 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 623 | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 1618mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1405IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 74mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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