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a bowl of golden saffron mashed potatoes swirled with melted butter and a few saffron threads on top, shown in a wide horizontal composition in a white dish on a holiday table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Saffron Mashed Potatoes

Buttery whipped potatoes infused with saffron bring a golden touch to a classic dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 0.5 cup warm milk
  • 0.25 tsp saffron threads
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Steep the saffron threads in the warm milk for 10 minutes.
  2. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 18 minutes, then drain.
  3. Return the potatoes to the pot and add the butter.
  4. Pour in the saffron milk and cream.
  5. Mash until smooth and golden.
  6. Season with salt and serve warm.

Notes

Steeping the saffron first is what gives the potatoes their gorgeous color.