Shelly's Recipe

LEMON THYME MASHED POTATO

Category: Potatoes

7 tbsp butter
2 tbsp minced fresh thyme
1 tbsp minced lemon zest
1/4 cup milk or cream
5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes

Peel and quarter the potatoes into evenly-sized pieces. Place into a pot and fill the pot with cold water to cover the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil, reduce to rapid simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced (approximately 17-20 minutes).

While the potatoes are boiling place the butter, thyme and lemon zest into a small saucepan. Melt the butter over medium heat.

Once the potatoes are tender, drain them thoroughly. Place the potatoes into a bowl and mash using a hand masher. Once the potatoes are almost completely mashed to the desired consistency, add the melted butter mixture. Mix in the butter. Add about half the milk while mixing in the melted butter mixture.

Check the potato consistency and add more milk if the potatoes are too thick. You may not need the entire 1/4 Cup milk depending on the type of potato you use. Servers 10