Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Serves: 2
Callie Medhurst
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
55
Spice
54
Sweetness
51
Sourness
46
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and add just enough water to cover them
2
Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer over medium heat
3
Do not boil
4
Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender enough to slide off a paring knife when pierced
5
Drain well and return to the pan
6
Set the pan over low heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to dry the potatoes out
7
Remove from the heat and lightly mash the potatoes with a fork just to break them up
8
Stir in the milk, mashed garlic and olive oil
9
Run the potatoes through a food mill or mash them with a potato masher to the desired consistency
10
Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve immediately
11
Put the cloves in a dry cast iron skillet and cook over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, or until softened
12
Turn frequently so that the cloves soften but do not brown
13
Slide the cloves from the skillet onto a plate to cool to the touch
14
Squeeze the softened garlic pulp from the individual cloves