recipes
Saffron Mashed Potatoes
By Kylie Perroti from Tried & True
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed
- ½ cup butter
- Pinch of saffron about 10–15 threads
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Process
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Cover the potatoes with cold water in a large pot and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
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Meanwhile, melt the butter in the microwave in 10 second increments until melted. Add the saffron, crumbling it between your fingers first. Stir to combine and set aside.
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Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until completely smooth. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Pour in the milk, cream, and all but a tablespoon of the saffron butter and continue mashing until smooth and combined. Taste and season again to your preferences.
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Spoon the potatoes into a bowl and use the back of your spoon to smooth it out and create some dips and valleys. Pour the remaining saffron butter on top and serve immediately. Enjoy!