Substituting olive oil on your potatoes is a more healthy alternative, as well as a mouthful of flavorful goodness. Try using a flavored oil such as lemon, rosemary, or truffle for a new twist!
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Greek Inspired
Keyword
mashed potatoes, olive oil
Servings6
AuthorMary Papoulias-Platis
Ingredients
2poundsrusset potatoes
1/2cupextra virgin olive oil or flavored oil
1cupwarm half and half
1 1/2teaspoonssalt
pepper to taste
Instructions
Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with 1 -inch cold water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer until potatoes are tender about 20-25 minutes. With a paring knife test potatoes.
Peel potatoes while hot.
Cut into large chunks and use a hand masher or food mill to press.
Add the olive oil , salt, and pepper. Add the milk.
Serve warm in a pre-warmed bowl or crock pot.
Recipe Notes
Tip: Keep your mashed potatoes in a glass bowl over simmering water for up to 2 hours, or place the potatoes in a warm crock pot.