How Do You Mash?!

Courses: Cooking Techniques, Holiday Cooking

Difficulty: Beginner

Mashed Veggies Formula

3 pounds Roots (or cruciferous veggies)
1/4 cup Butter (or olive oil)
1/3 - 1/2 cup Broth (milk, cream, half & half, sour cream, or any non-dairy milk)
1 teaspoon Pacific Flake Salt
1/2 teaspoon Tellicherry Black Pepper
1-3 teaspoons Spices (such as Paprika, Sumac, Za'atar, Garlic, Ancho, ect)
1 tablespoon Fresh herbs (such as mint, chives, ect)

Instructions

1
Peel and dice vegetables.
2
Place in a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover vegetables and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until tender, 15-30 minutes.
3
Drain. Return to pan over low heat. Allow heat to dry out the vegetables for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4
Drizzle with oil or melted butter.
5
Heat milk in a small saucepan over low heat until just warm.
6
Mash vegetables until desired texture.
7
Stir in milk, salt, pepper, and spices, Sprinkle with fresh herbs.

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