Leeky Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and cubed ⓘ
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup milk
- 3 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons butter ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste) ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper ⓘ
- 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley ⓘ
- 2 leeks, finely chopped (white and light green parts only) ⓘ
Instructions
- Put diced potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cover and simmer 12 minutes or until tender. Drain; return cooked potatoes to pot.
- While potatoes are cooking: In a skillet over med-high heat, melt 2 tbsp butter and add chopped leeks. Sautee the leeks, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, or until leeks are soft (slightly brown is OK).
- Add the cooked chopped leeks to the pot of drained, cooked potatoes. Add the milk, cubed cream cheese, 3 tbsp butter, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley.
- Mash everything together w/ potato masher to desired consistency. (I like this a little on the chunkier side).
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
611
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).