Saffron-Mashed Potatoes

Saffron threads elevate simple mashed potato to a beautiful yellow-tinged side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
• 0.5 cup milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring chicken stock, potatoes, garlic, and saffron to a boil in a large pot; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Drain potatoes and return to the pot; reserve cooking stock for another use. Add milk, olive oil, salt, and black pepper; mash potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.