I was born and raised in Nebraska, a meat-and-potatoes kind of state. We had potatoes with near everything growing up, and I still love to set the table with a big pot of mashed (or "smashed" if I'm short on time) potatoes.
Red spuds are my fave, because I can leave the skins on for extra texture, flavor, and nutrients. And since my newest love is the big, green leek, I just had to adapt my traditional mashed potato recipe to include these amazingly flavorful little guys. Check out the monster side dish I whipped up for the family to enjoy at our next meal:
To make the Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Leeks to serve 6 people, you'll need:
Directions 1. Cover potatoes and leeks with water in 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. 2. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 15 minutes or until potatoes are very tender; drain. 3. Return potatoes to saucepan; mash. Add milk, salt and pepper. 4. Stir in Country Crock® for a creamy, buttery taste.
Dish out the potatoes into a serving bowl and sprinkle liberally with the cheese. Top with additional fresh sliced leeks for crunch and presentation.
I can think of a dozen ways to make the traditional mashed potato a bit jazzier to suit your family's unique tastes.
Red spuds are my fave, because I can leave the skins on for extra texture, flavor, and nutrients. And since my newest love is the big, green leek, I just had to adapt my traditional mashed potato recipe to include these amazingly flavorful little guys. Check out the monster side dish I whipped up for the family to enjoy at our next meal:
To make the Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Leeks to serve 6 people, you'll need:
- 6 medium red potatoes with skins on, cubed
- 1/2 cup Country Crock® Spread
- 1/2 cup milk (I prefer whole milk)
- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 pinch course ground black pepper
- 1 leek, sliced just to the green shoots
- 1 cup mixed Colby Jack shredded cheese
Directions 1. Cover potatoes and leeks with water in 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. 2. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 15 minutes or until potatoes are very tender; drain. 3. Return potatoes to saucepan; mash. Add milk, salt and pepper. 4. Stir in Country Crock® for a creamy, buttery taste.
Dish out the potatoes into a serving bowl and sprinkle liberally with the cheese. Top with additional fresh sliced leeks for crunch and presentation.
I can think of a dozen ways to make the traditional mashed potato a bit jazzier to suit your family's unique tastes.
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