Creamy Carrot Mashed Potatoes with Pecans | Idaho Potato Commission

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Idaho® russet potatoes (or Yukon golds)
• 8 ounces carrots (about 2 large carrots)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 ounces goat cheese (or sub cream cheese)
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup chopped pecans