These Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes are a fresh, bright, & lighter take on traditional mashed potatoes- a must-make side dish for your holiday dinner...
My mother's creamy (and very buttery) mashed potatoes have been a staple at our holiday dinners for years now. And I can't lie- it was always the side dish that I most looked forward to each Thanksgiving.
I always had a big ole scoop at dinner, and then maybe a second helping later during dinner. And I never argued when she wanted to send me home with a nice sized container of them.
While those comforting mashed potatoes of my mama's will always have a special spot in my heart, I have been making a few menu changes since I took over the Thanksgiving dinner responsibilities. Namely, I have been trying to take some of our longtime favorite recipes and have been making healthier, yet just as tasty versions of them.
When I came across this recipe for Buttery Fresh Herb Potatoes from I Can't Believe It's Not Butter's recipe page, I knew with just one minor tweak that I had found my new go-to potato recipe for Thanksgiving dinner.
With the addition of fresh parsley, lemon zest, and capers, these Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes have a bright, fresh flavor.
And since these are made with the new and improved (and better for you!) I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, there is no need for cream or milk to get that creamy, buttery flavor that you love in traditional mashed potatoes...
Yield: Serves 8
Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes
These Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes are a fresh, bright, & lighter take on traditional mashed potatoes- a must-make side dish for your holiday dinner.
prep time: 20 min cook time: 25 min total time: 45 min
ingredients:
- 2 lbs. red potatoes, well washed & scrubbed and cut into 1-in. chunks, (about 6 cups)- leave skin on
- 1/4 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 tbsp. capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
- 1/4 tsp salt
instructions:
How to cook Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes
- Cover potatoes with water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
- Combine the potatoes & I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in a large bowl, and then gently mash. Fold in the parsley, capers, lemon peel, and salt.
- Serve warm. Enjoy!
- * Feel free to add your favorite fresh herbs, such as thyme, oregano and rosemary.
- **Recipe inspiration provided by this recipe for Buttery Fresh Herb Potatoes from the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter website.
I have to be honest with you all- Up until I tried this recipe, I had been a firm believer that the best mashed potatoes had to have butter in them. But I am here to tell you all that it is now time to believe.
The new I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® is made from real, simple ingredients that you can recognize like a delicious blend of plant-based oils, purified water and a pinch of salt. Trust me on this, folks- Just one bite and you'll 'Believe'!
And not only will you now know and recognize the ingredients in your favorite I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spreads, but it is also the first spread from Unilever in the U.S. to be made from non-GMO sourced ingredients.
The new I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® spread also has 40% fewer calories and 70% less saturated fat than butter, making it a tasty and healthier substitute for your usual butter.
If you loved this recipe, you might also like these recipes featuring I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!®...
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