Delicious Potato and Carrot Mash Recipe

Name: Delicious Potato and Carrot Mash Recipe
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed; 0.5 pound carrots, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons half-and-half; 1 medium green onion, minced; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Growing up, this dish, or a similar version, was a staple. My mom often enriched our mashed potatoes with extra ingredients when we had fewer potatoes, typically carrots or even turnips. The slightly firmer carrot pieces provide delightful bursts of sweetness in each mouthful, making it a family favorite.

Total time40 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time25 mins
Yield4 servings, 4

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Servings

Ingredients

1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
0.5 pound carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 medium green onion, minced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the potatoes and carrots in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, approximately 20 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
Mash the potatoes and carrots with butter, half-and-half, green onion, salt, and pepper until you achieve your preferred consistency. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 173 kcal
Fat Content: 7 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 4 g
Sodium Content: 91 mg
Protein Content: 3 g
Cholesterol Content: 18 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 26 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g