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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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    To make ahead (up to two hours), complete recipe, then top with a thin layer of milk. Cover; set aside in a warm place. When ready to serve, stir to combine.
    Everyday Food, November 2004
    • Prep Time 15 minutes
    • Total Time 50 minutes
    • Yield Serves 8
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    Ingredients

    • 8 medium russet potatoes (about 4 pounds)
    • 1 head peeled garlic cloves (about 15)
    • Coarse salt
    • 1 1/2 cups milk
    • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces

    Directions

    1. Peel potatoes and quarter lengthwise; cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and garlic cloves; cover with water (about 8 cups) by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
    2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
    3. Drain; return garlic and potatoes to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
    4. In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil; pour over potatoes. Add butter and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.

    Recipe Reviews

    • Simonsmommy11
      24 Nov, 2011

      This is a fantastic recipe! Super easy and delicious! I doubled it, bought a 10 lb bag of potatoes and used all but 4. I only used 2 cups of milk as I was unsure if I had the correct amount of potatoes. They turned out perfect! I mixed them in a kitchen aid mixer and they came out perfectly smooth. I highly recommend this recipe!!

    • paigeandphilip
      23 Nov, 2010

      I made these the other night as a test run and they were delicious! My family devoured them I just know they will be a hit on THanksgiving Day!

    • BelaGrotto
      3 Nov, 2010

      This is sooooo good, definetly one of the best mashed potatoes i?Ǭ

    • loonyluvgood
      30 Dec, 2008

      I JUST LOVVVVVVVVE IT ITS THE BEST EVER I GAVE IT TO 30 PEOPLE AND THEY LOVED IT THEY WHANTED THE RECEPY.

    • jel975
      25 Nov, 2008

      Super yummy! I added some manchego cheese to it for a little Spanish kick, and then sprinkled a little paprika on top right before serving.

    • caitlin83
      16 Nov, 2008

      REALLY good with some truffle oil added...

      http://alchemistchef.blogspot.com/

    • caitlin83
      16 Nov, 2008

      REALLY good with a little truffle oil added. Mmmm....truffles....

      http://alchemistchef.blogspot.com/

    • SaraColorado
      21 Nov, 2007

      The garlic flavor in this is rather fetching. Added some cheddar and a bit more salt. I'll definitely use this again!

    • margotkh
      9 Nov, 2007

      Mmmm, garlicky mashed potatoes. Also awesome with Boursin cheese in place of butter.....

    • lukecarmody
      5 Nov, 2007

      Best mashed potatoes ever!

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