5 from 28 votes
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes use quartered potatoes boiled until tender, then mashed and beaten with warm milk and kosher salt until smooth. Olive oil is added last for richness and creaminess without traditional butter. An optional dried mint topping adds subtle herbal notes, resulting in a creamy, smooth, and flavorful side dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
155 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potato See notes
- 1 cup milk warm
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried mint optional
Instructions
- Wash, peel and cut the potatoes into quarters. Then place them in a pot of water and salt generously.
- Place the pot over high heat and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat to medium high and boil uncovered for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender but not mushy.
- Drain and makes sure there's no water left. Place the potatoes in the same pot or a bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium low, beat the potatoes for a minute. You can also use a potato ricer.
- Add in the warm milk, salt and pepper. Beat on medium low until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Pour in the olive oil and beat for a few more seconds. Don't overbeat the potatoes.
- Transfer to a plate or a bowl top with more olive oil and dried mint if desired.
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Notes
- Use Russet, Idaho, Yukon Gold, or a combination of potatoes for best texture.
- Whole, 2%, or 1% milk may be used; for a vegan option, try cashew or almond milk.
- Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator up to 4 days and reheat with a little milk in the saucepan over medium heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
309mg
(13%)
Potassium
523mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
72IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 523mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 72IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.