Buttery mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, and really go with most dishes. Have you ever thought of flavouring them for a change?
Try some of these additions and up-grade them a bit
Finely chopped onion – This is amazing raw, but you could also cook them
Fresh garlic, gently fried – saute in butter and then add to the hot potatoes
Herbs – Possibly the simplest addition. Try chives, parsley, origanum, sage, rosemary or mint
And perhaps some spice – Mustard, cumin, chili, nutmeg or caraway are all good
Other veggies – Baby spinach (add raw) corn, peas, mushrooms
Greens – rocket, radicchio, water-cress, fresh sprouts
Cheese – Gouda and mozzarella will give you a soothing mash. Parmesan, Gorgonzola, cheddar are a bit stronger
Seeds and nuts – pumpkin seeds, chopped almonds, black onion seeds