Asparagus Mashed Potatoes

Try this tasty twist on the always favorite mashed potatoes side dish. Simple way to add some healthy and tasty green asparagus to your meals.

Asparagus Mashed Potatoes

 

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Author: Chef Keith Snow

Recipe type: side

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 6 russet potatoes, peeled, halved
• 1 small bunch asparagus tipped (cut off top 2 inches, save rest for soup)
• 1 stick real butter
• 2 garlic cloves peeled
• 12 oz of heavy cream
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped herbs, your choice, (parsley, thyme work well)
• kosher salt & pepper to taste

Method

1. Steam potatoes till tender, remove, then steam asparagus tips, cook 5 minutes, drain and leave in pot with cover on.
2. In a small saucepan, add cream, butter and garlic, and herbs bring to simmer, being careful NOT to let it boil over!!!
3. Add cream to cooked potatoes and mash with hand masher, season with salt & pepper, add cooked asparagus and serve.
4. Cooks note: Do not over-cook asparagus tips, they should be a little crisp. Save asparagus stems for soup.

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