Creamy Miso Mayo Mashed Potatoes
Add a delightful twist to your favorite comfort food with our irresistibly creamy miso mashed potatoes! Miso mayo adds a bold, umami flavor to the potatoes, taking this classic recipe to new heights. This savory dish can complement various main courses, easily transforming any meal into something extraordinary!
Is there anything heartier and more comforting than a bowl of mashed potatoes? Hands down, I think it’s one of the best dishes in existence. But to jazz things up, I’ve decided to flavor it using my delectable miso mayo recipe, which worked so much better than I expected! The natural creaminess of potatoes paired beautifully with the salty, slightly sweet taste of the miso mayo. I hope your family will love these miso mashed potatoes as much as mine! It’s definitely going to be one of our holiday staples from now on.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Side Dish
- It offers a unique flavor twist to the classic mashed potatoes, making it deeply satisfying.
- It’s a perfect side dish to serve alongside many dishes.
- The rich, creamy texture practically melts in your mouth.
- Russet potatoes are great sources of fiber, carbohydrates, and potassium, making them healthy.
- White miso paste, the base of my miso mayo recipe, is a good source of protein.
- This gluten-free, vegetarian recipe can easily be made vegan-friendly with a few ingredient swaps.
Ingredient Notes
Russet Potatoes: The base of this recipe. These potatoes turn fluffy, light, and airy once mashed, making them a good choice for this dish. You can use Yukon gold potatoes or even red potatoes if you prefer.
Miso Mayo: My homemade miso mayo gives the potatoes an umami boost while enhancing their richness.
Milk of Choice: Helps loosen the potatoes to give them a silky texture. It also adds a subtle richness and sweetness to the dish. You can use whole milk or plant-based milk like oat milk if needed.
Butter: Enhances the flavor of the potatoes and helps give the dish a smooth, silky consistency. You can use regular salted, plant-based, or unsalted butter if you prefer.
Ground Black Pepper: Adds a subtle smoky heat to the dish.
Salt: Amplifies the natural flavors of the other ingredients.
How to Make Miso Mashed Potatoes
- Place cubed potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt.
- Boil for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Drain and return to the pot. Mash with butter until smooth.
- Mix in miso mayo, milk, and pepper until creamy, adding more milk if needed for the desired consistency.
- Season with salt to taste and serve. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
- With chopped chives, green onion, cilantro leaves, parsley, or scallions as a garnish.
- Drizzled with sesame oil, miso butter sauce, or tahini sauce for extra flavor.
- Topped with crispy onions, toasted sesame seeds, crispy garlic chips, or crushed roasted peanuts.
- Flavored with maple syrup, parmesan (rennet-free if necessary), or vegan cheese.
- Served alongside vegetable mains like roasted cabbage steaks, teriyaki tofu, cauliflower steaks, vegan sausage, or my vegetarian roast.
- Served with air fryer green beans, bok choy, or stuffed acorn squash.
For more tasty ideas, see our article about what to serve with mashed potatoes!
Storing and Reheating
Any leftover miso mayo mashed potatoes should be kept in an airtight container and then stored in the refrigerator, where they will be good to eat for up to four days. Make sure they’re completely cooled before storing so they won’t accumulate condensation, which may lead to bacterial growth.
You can gently reheat the miso mashed potatoes in the microwave, stovetop, or oven. If the potatoes have become too thick or dry, add a splash of milk, broth, or water to adjust their consistency.
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Miso Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 medium/large russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup miso mayo my homemade recipe
- ¼ cup milk of choice whole milk or plant-based milk like oat milk
- 2 tablespoons butter regular or plant-based
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter and mash with a hand masher or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the miso mayo, milk, and pepper. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- If the potatoes seem too thick, add a splash more milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- Salt to taste before serving.
- Enjoy!
very tasty, nutritious, easy to cook, economically good