# Marry Me Mash

This is an indulgent and decadent mashed potato recipe that serves as an incredible base for slow-cooked dishes.

- Cuisine: British
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 kg Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cubed
- cold salted water
- 200 ml whole milk
- 200 ml double cream
- 4 chopped garlic cloves
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 150 g melted butter
- fine salt
- white pepper
- small grating of nutmeg

## Instructions

1. Peel and cube 1kg Maris Piper potatoes.
2. Add the potatoes to cold salted water, bring to the boil, then simmer gently until completely tender.
3. Drain the potatoes and leave them to steam dry for 20-30 minutes on a tray to get rid of excess water.
4. Meanwhile, gently simmer 200ml whole milk and 200ml double cream with 4 chopped garlic cloves and 3-4 thyme sprigs for 30 minutes to infuse.
5. Strain the infused milk and cream and keep warm.
6. Pass the dried potatoes through a ricer.
7. Fold through 150g melted butter.
8. For extra smoothness, push the mash through a fine mesh sieve (this step is optional).
9. Slowly incorporate the warm infused cream, one ladle at a time, until the mash is silky and smooth but still holding its shape.
10. Season with fine salt, white pepper, and a small grating of nutmeg.
11. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
12. Warm through and enjoy.

## Equipment

- pan
- tray
- ricer
- fine sieve

## Tips

- Steam dry the potatoes for 20-30 minutes after draining to achieve the right texture.
- Passing the mash through a fine sieve is optional but gives an amazing texture.
- Slowly incorporate the infused milk and cream, one ladle at a time, until the desired texture is achieved.
- Finish with a generous amount of salt, white pepper, and a touch of nutmeg.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZaPC4FKXOd/?igsh=ZWMxbW1ybzVnZXc2
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5e2327bd-a0ef-483e-9479-1793a8990f94
- Extracted: 2026-06-15

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