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Cowboy Mashed Potatoes

Adding just the right blend of spices to your mashed potatoes can take them up a notch. This cowboy mashed potato recipe gives your mashed potato side dish a kick of spice!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (about 3 lbs.)
  • ½ cup butter
  • cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Cowboy Spices

  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Chopped Chives
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Parsley
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Boil in salted water for about 20 - 25 minutes, until fork tender. Drain in a colander.
  • In a small bowl combined, the fresh chopped herbs and spices and mix well.
  • Add the potatoes to a mixing bowl and add butter, milk, salt and pepper and bowl of cowboy spices. Use a potato masher to combine thoroughly.