GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (COOK'S COUNTRY METHOD)
From Cook's Country TV. Some notes: 1) This method is to avoid the washed-away flavor of boiled potatoes. 2. The purpose of the sugar is to mimic that sweet flavor without oven roasting. 3) Cut the potatoes into small pieces to allow more surface area to soak up garlic flavor and to promote even cooking. 4) ...and most importantly, to eliminate excess starch, which produces gluey mashed potatoes, give the raw, cut russets a good rinse under running water before adding them to the pot to simmer.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Mashed Potatoes
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place cut potatoes in colander. Rinse under cold running water until water runs clear. Drain thoroughly. This is a very important step to eliminate excess starch, which produces gluey mashed potatoes.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook garlic and sugar, stirring often, until sticky and straw colored, 3 to 4 minutes. Add rinsed potatoes, 1 1/4 cups half-and-half, water and 1 teaspoon salt to pot and stir to combine. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered and stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add remaining butter to pot and mash with potato masher until smooth. Using rubber spatula, fold in remaining half-and-half until liquid is absorbed and potatoes are creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 83.5, Sodium 47.7, Carbohydrate 58.2, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 8.5
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Ameerah Kareem
kareem.ameerah@gmail.comThese mashed potatoes are the perfect comfort food.
LOSER LOVER
lover@yahoo.comI can't wait to serve these mashed potatoes at my next dinner party.
Asiimwe Moses
m-a@yahoo.comI'm going to try this recipe with different herbs and spices next time.
Nicklynn Julie
julie53@hotmail.frI would definitely make these mashed potatoes again.
dxb Saqib
s_d3@hotmail.co.ukOverall, I thought the mashed potatoes were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good.
Angel Serena
angelserena@yahoo.comI thought the mashed potatoes were a bit too heavy. I think I would use less butter and cream next time.
Atia Ibnat
atia-i61@hotmail.comThe mashed potatoes were a bit lumpy. I think I didn't mash them enough.
emmanuel sylvester
e.s25@gmail.comI found the recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.
Sobuj Mondol
mondol.sobuj36@gmail.comThe mashed potatoes were a bit too garlicky for my taste.
Nature At Jose R Carrillo
anature75@yahoo.comI wasn't sure how the garlic would taste in the mashed potatoes, but it was actually really good. It added a nice savory flavor.
Miss C Green
g-m@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses real butter and cream. It makes the mashed potatoes so rich and creamy.
Kal Man
k_man@hotmail.comThese mashed potatoes are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Tamanna Emu
e-t64@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about adding garlic to mashed potatoes, but I'm so glad I did. It really adds a delicious depth of flavor.
Marfi
marfi81@yahoo.comI've tried many mashed potato recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite.
Sydney Dempsey
dempsey_sydney66@yahoo.comThese garlic mashed potatoes were a huge hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how creamy and flavorful they were.