Smashed Potatoes and Carrots

Name: Smashed Potatoes and Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings (about 3 1/2 cups total)
Ingredients: 2 Medium russet potatoes; 4 Medium carrots; 1 Garlic clove; 1 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 2 tablespoons Butter; 1/3 cup Sliced green onions; 1/4 to 1/3 cup Hot milk; 1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Prep Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Serving Size
6 servings (about 3 1/2 cups total)

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Smashed Potatoes and Carrots

Ingredients

Medium russet potatoes2 peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 1 pound)
Medium carrots4 cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3/4 pound)
Garlic clove1 peeled
Salt1 1/4 teaspoonsdivided
Butter2 tablespoons
Sliced green onions1/3 cup
Hot milk1/4 to 1/3 cup
Pepper1/4 teaspoon

Steps

Place potatoes, carrots and garlic in 4 to 5-quart saucepan. Cover with cold water; add 1/2-teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add green onions; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until softened. Drain vegetables; return to saucepan. Mash with potato masher, slowly adding milk while mashing (mixture should be slightly chunky.) Stir in butter, green onions, remaining salt and pepper. Makes 6 servings (about 3 1/2 cups total)