Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of our avocado mashed potatoes, perfectly blended with sweet caramelized shallots. This dish transforms classic comfort food into a gourmet experience that will impress your family and friends. The buttery texture of ripe avocados combined with the golden crunch of shallots creates a harmonious flavor profile, making it an ideal side for any meal or a satisfying vegetarian option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 3 shallots, finely sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Place cubed Russet potatoes in a pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Sauté shallots: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced shallots and cook until golden brown and crispy (8-10 minutes). Set aside.
- Mash the potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add avocados, sautéed shallots with butter, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning: Sample the mixture for flavor balance; add more lemon juice or seasoning as desired.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with extra caramelized shallots if desired, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg