Description
A rich and flavorful smoked butter mash recipe featuring creamy floury potatoes blended with smoked butter, double cream, and a touch of English mustard for a luxurious and smooth side dish. Perfect to accompany hearty mains or elevate any meal with its smoky depth.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 large floury potatoes, quartered
Dairy & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp double cream
- 3 tbsp milk
- 50g smoked butter, cubed (such as Lune Valley Smokehouse butter)
- ¼ tsp English mustard
- drizzle of olive oil
- smoked salt, to finish
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the quartered potatoes in a saucepan and cover them with cold salted water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare the Smoked Butter Cream: While the potatoes cook, heat the double cream, milk, and smoked butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes. Reduce the liquid by half and stir through the smoked butter until melted and combined.
- Drain and Dry Potatoes: Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pan. Place the pan over low heat to evaporate any residual moisture, ensuring the mash will be smooth and fluffy.
- Mash the Potatoes: Use a potato ricer or sieve the potatoes and mash them until very smooth, creating a creamy texture without lumps.
- Combine with Butter Cream: Gradually add the warm smoked butter cream mixture to the mashed potatoes, stirring to reach the desired creamy consistency. You may not need to use all of the butter cream, so add gradually and adjust to taste.
- Season and Flavor: Season the mash with smoked salt and incorporate the English mustard to taste, giving the mash a subtle tang and enhancing its smoky flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the smoked butter mash onto serving plates. Optionally, drizzle with a little olive oil and finish with a few extra pinches of smoked salt for added flavor and a pleasant visual touch.
Notes
- You can use a potato ricer or fine sieve to achieve the smoothest possible mash texture.
- Adjust the amount of smoked butter cream added to your preferred creaminess.
- Smoked salt enhances the smoky flavor; however, adjust salt levels based on taste preference to avoid over-salting.
- This mash pairs exceptionally well with roasted meats, sausages, or as a hearty side in comforting meals.
- Ensure potatoes are floury or starchy type for best mashing results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: smoked butter mash, mashed potatoes, smoked butter, creamy mashed potatoes, side dish, comfort food, British cuisine
