Easy, Creamy Rustic Style Mashed Potatoes

Is there any more comforting vegetable dish than creamy, rustic style mashed potatoes? If ever there was a dish just perfect as a side for any entrée (or main course) it is creamy, rustic style mashed potatoes. Here is true comfort food that goes well with anything. And if you make rustic style mashed potatoes it couldn’t be easier.

Tasmania is a spectacular place to visit, a great place to hike and the food in Tasmania, is second to none. Pure with a great reputation. That sums up food and drink in Tasmania. You can’t go wrong here. The food is outstanding and most vegetables grow perfectly in Tasmania.

Potatoes might seem a little plain for Tasmania, but trust me Tasmanian potatoes are just perfect, so why not? Tasmania has a gentle climate, just right for the growing of vegetables.

Farm Gate Market, Hobart

As you would expect in Tasmania, there is no shortage of farmer’s markets open to the public. I am not sure whether the prime purpose for going to the farmer’s market is for buying the weekly food and vegetables or whether to taste test all the different stands’ products. But is definitely a very social way to shop.

We had a most pleasant, Sunday morning in Hobart at the Farm Gate Market. This market is on every Sunday in Hobart.

We always start off at a new farmer’s market by purchasing a cup of coffee and perusing the stalls to see what catches our fancy for later shopping. A good way to see what is available before committing. We formulate a plan as to what we want and then we go about the business of shopping.

With a very temperate climate Tasmania sells a good range of locally produced farm goods. Including all sorts of vegetables, lamb, beef and native meats are also available for purchase.

Specialist stalls sell local jams and chutneys, marinades, honey and lavender products. There is no shortage of food to buy.

It is also a great market to buy pre-prepared foods such as scallops cooked in a variety of ways. Salmon, which has a great reputation for quality in Tasmania, – either smoked or ready to cook. Different pasta and risotto dishes, slow-cooked casserole dishes and many other prepared meals are also available.

Recipe for Easy, Creamy Rustic Style Mashed Potatoes

So in honor of the fabulous vegetable produce of Tasmania, we very humbly present a family favorite, easy, creamy rustic style mashed potatoes made with plenty of butter and milk for extra creaminess. There is nothing particularly special about this dish. It is just a good one to have in your back pocket and is a very economical way for feeding a large group of people.

Serve with spring onions as well as Garlic-roasted asparagus.

If you are looking for other suggestions this recipe is perfect with Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Dill.

And it features as one of the sides in Celebrate Tasmania’s Bounty with this Dinner Party

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Easy, Creamy Rustic Style Mashed Potatoes

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Creamy, rustic style mashed potatoes made with lots of butter and milk are everybody's favorite.

Servings	Prep Time	Cook Time
4people	5minutes	15 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
4people	5minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

• Course Side Dishes
• Cuisine Australian

Ingredients

• 4 potatoes
• 2 onions, green (spring)
• 4 ozs butter chopped into pieces
• 1/2 cup milk
• salt, ground sea
• black pepper, ground

Servings: people

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Course Side Dishes Cuisine Australian Ingredients 4 potatoes 2 onions, green (spring) 4 ozs butter chopped into pieces 1/2 cup milk salt, ground sea black pepper, ground Servings: people Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. Cut the potatoes into small pieces. Diagonally slice the green onions.
2. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Place potatoes in the boiling water. Allow to cook for 15 minutes.
3. Strain the potatoes and then place them back into the pot. Use a potato masher to soften the potatoes. Add the butter and milk to taste. Continue to mash until smooth. Taste for seasoning. Top with the sliced, green onions and serve immediately.