Creamy, smooth, fragrantly spiced mashed potatoes were a great side dish to serve with this Herb Rubbed Pork Roast last week. While the pork was cooking, I decided to play with my Garlic Smashed Potatoes recipe.
When the potatoes were steaming and freshly mashed, I added a generous sprinkling of the spices that were still on the counter from the pork roast. We all really liked these potatoes and they were an awesome match for the juicy herb rubbed pork roast.
Rich with butter and cream, aromatic and seasoned very simply with salt, pepper and thyme. These thyme potatoes were simply delicious. Mashed potatoes are always a favorite for our family, but this was a step above the average.
Paprika and Pepper Mashed Potatoes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes or about 2 lbs of your favorite variety, peeled and chopped into 1" pieces
- 1/4 cup milk adjust to the thickness you prefer
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- ⅛ - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- additional butter for topping
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of water, along with about 1 tablespoon of salt. When the potatoes are fork tender, drain them and then return them to the hot pot on the stove. Over very low heat or a still warm electric burner, mash them, allowing any remaining water to evaporate. Add in the milk, very slowly, as you mash them, using the minimum amount necessary.
- Stir in the butter and all the spices, tasting and adjusting the flavors as you add them. Top with a few tiny pats of butter and a sprinkling of paprika and serve immediately.* Enjoy!
- * If the potatoes need to be held for a while before serving, cover the potatoes
- tightly, with foil directly touching the top of the potatoes. They should stay warm this way for at least 1 hour.
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Jenn says
Great twist on such a classic side dish!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
Sounds great with the cumin – I bet it was a great side dish. Your pork roast looks so delicious – why oh why can't I have dinner with you?
Sherri @ The Well Floured Kitchen says
What a great use of spices. I hardly ever do anything to my mashed potatoes, but now I'm feeling inspired.
Joshua Hampton (Cooking Classes San Diego) says
This reminds me of my mother's mashed potatoes. She always puts in some spices in it; it's always creamy and spicy and never boring.
Lisa @ The Meaning of Me says
I always forget to think of spices for flavor in mashed potatoes. Tried these tonight – they are really good!
Chris says
Have any leftover? These would be GREAT potato pancakes!