Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Creamy mashed Yukon Gold potatoes made with extra-virgin olive oil instead of butter for a lighter, Mediterranean twist on the classic side dish.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 piece potato ricer or food mill

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cover potatoes with cold water in a pot and add 2 teaspoons salt. Boil, partially covered, until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain potatoes.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in pot over medium heat and remove from heat. Force potatoes through ricer into oil in pot. Stir in cooking water, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and salt to taste.

    10 min

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