Betty's Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Nov. 19, 2012

Betty demonstrates how to make Garlic Mashed Potatoes. These are great with any meal I am making them part of my Thanksgiving menu.

Ingredients

Potato 6 Large , peeled, cubed ((medium to large))
Roasted garlic 6 Clove (30 gm) ((or 6 fresh garlic cloves))
Salt 1 Teaspoon ((3/4
Butter 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) ((1/2 stick))
Milk 1 Liter ((or as needed))
For mashing
Butter 3 Tablespoon

Directions

GETTING READY

1. In a large pot, put cubed potatoes.

2. Add roasted garlic, salt, butter, and milk in it.

MAKING

3. Cover the pot with lid, and place it on medium heat. Bring it to a boil.

4. Reduce the flame, and let it simmer for about 17-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

5. Into a colander, drain potatoes, reserving seasoned milk for later use.

6. Return cooked potatoes, and garlic cloves back into the pan.

7. Taste and season with salt.

8. Add butter, and a portion of reserved milk. Mash until smooth.

9. Add more reserved milk and salt, if desired to get desired consistency.

SERVING

10. Transfer it to a serving bowl, and serve mashed potato with cilantro garnish.

TIPS

Pour milk to the level of potatoes.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Medium
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 488Calories from Fat 184

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 19 g29.2%

Saturated Fat 11 g55%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 409 mg17.04%

Total Carbohydrates 68 g22.7%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24%

Sugars 11 g

Protein 12 g24%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet