Blue Mashed Potatoes

These Blue Mashed Potatoes are naturally colorful, creamy, and delicious. Made with blue potatoes, this easy side dish has the same classic flavor with a fun and unique twist.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword blue mashed potatoes, colorful mashed potatoes, potato side dish, purple mashed potatoes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 293kcal

Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

2 lbs blue potatoes washed and cut into chunks
1/2 cup milk warm
4 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water
Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes or until fork tender
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot
In a small saucepan, warm the milk and butter until melted
Mash the potatoes using a masher or potato ricer until smooth
Add the warm milk and butter mixture and mix until creamy
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Serve immediately

Notes

Cutting the potatoes evenly helps them cook faster and more evenly
Do not overmix, or the potatoes can become gummy
For extra richness, substitute part of the milk with cream
Leaving some skin adds texture and enhances the color

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