Brown Butter & Sage Mashed Potatoes
These elevated mashed potatoes are an essential side dish that you will never tire of. The savory sage brown butter adds a nutty flavor making them crazy good!
Ingredients
- 5 russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 5 Tbsp salted butter
- 6-8 fresh sage leaves
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into medium chunks. Place them in a large pot with cold waterand a pinch of salt, cover, and bring to a boil. Then, lower the heat. Cook for 20-23 minutes until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain the water and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat up milk and half of the butter until the butter is melted. Pour over potatoes. Using a hand mixer or hand masher, begin to mash the potatoes until there are no chunks. Taste the mashed potatoes to see if more salt and pepper are needed.
- Add the remaining butter and the sage leaves to a saucepan over medium-low heat. As the butter melts and browns, the sage leaves will begin to crisp up. This should take only a 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to let the butter burn.
- Plate the mashed potatoes and drizzle the brown butter and crisp sage on top. Enjoy!*Caution-potatoes will be hot when transferring from pot to bowl.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 1160mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
