Savory Mashed Potatoes

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup minced shallots
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 6 tbsp butter or margarine, at room temperature
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup very hot milk

Preparation

Step 1

Bring potatoes and enough water to cover to a boil in a stockpot; cook 15 minutes, until tender.

Put olive oil in a skillet, heat and add shallots. Cook 2 minutes. Add crumbs; cook until golden. Stir in parsley.

Drain potatoes and return to pot. Mash with butter and salt. Beat in hot milk with a wooden spoon. Transfer to serving bowl and top with 1/2 crumbs. Serve with remaining crumbs.