Mashed Potatoes And Carrots Recipe

Name: Mashed Potatoes And Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups carrots, in 1/4 inch slices (about 1 lbs); 1 lb potato (like Yukon Gold); 2 tablespoons oil; 1 cup onion, minced (about 2 small); 3/4 cup water, hot; 1 - 1 1/4 cup milk, hot; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 pinch cayenne; 1 pinch nutmeg; 2 -3 ounces bacon, diced, fried crisp (optional)

Servings: persons

4 cups carrots, in 1/4 inch slices (about 1 lbs)
1 lb potato (like Yukon Gold)
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup onion, minced (about 2 small)
3/4 cup water, hot
1 - 1 1/4 cup milk, hot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 pinch cayenne
1 pinch nutmeg
2 -3 ounces bacon, diced, fried crisp (optional)

1
Heat oil in a medium-sized pot with a tight fitting lid over medium high heat. Add onions and carrots and fry until onion is transparent, about 2 minutes.
2
Add water, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
3
In the meantime peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch dice. Add to carrots,cover, bring to a boil again and cook over low heat for 30 minutes until vegetables are completely soft and almost all liquid has evaporated.
4
If there is some water, cook it off uncovered over high heat, shaking pot to avoid sticking.
5
Mash vegetables with a masher.
6
Add milk gradually, beating with a whisker until desired consistency. Depending on the starch in potatoes this might require about 1-1 1/4 cups milk.
7
Add butter, salt, cayenne and nutmeg to taste.
8
If using fried bacon bits, mix one half into vegetables and sprinkle other half on top.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups carrots, in 1/4 inch slices (about 1 lbs), 1 lb potato (like Yukon Gold), 2 tablespoons oil, 1 cup onion, minced (about 2 small), and more.

Yes, Mashed Potatoes And Carrots falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mashed Potatoes And Carrots

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