These mashed potatoes are delightfully different. The apples add a hint of sweetness to the potatoes, yet the savory flavors of the herbs still shine through. Sour cream gives a rich creamy texture, but remember, you want these mashed potatoes chunky, not smooth. Apple mashed potatoes are especially good with pork.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-grated nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Place the potatoes, apples, onions, oregano, thyme, nutmeg, and rosemary in a heavy saucepan with the chicken broth. Cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain off liquid, reserving for later use, and return vegetables and apples to the saucepan.
Add sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Coarsely mash the vegetables, leaving some large lumps. If the mashed potatoes are too dry, add a little of the reserved liquid.
If necessary, reheat over low heat while stirring constantly. Serve hot.
Yield: about 6 servings
Apple Mashed Potatoes Recipe Photo © 2010 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Add sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Coarsely mash the vegetables, leaving some large lumps. If the mashed potatoes are too dry, add a little of the reserved liquid.
If necessary, reheat over low heat while stirring constantly. Serve hot.
Yield: about 6 servings
Apple Mashed Potatoes Recipe Photo © 2010 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.
