Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Serving Size:8|Prep Time:15minutes|Cook Time:15minutes
Directions
  1. Place potatoes in medium stock pot and cover with cold water and ½ teaspoon of the salt.
  2. Place on medium/high heat and bring to rolling boil. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, until potatoes are tender enough to spear with a fork or knife. Turn off heat.
  3. In small sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  4. Add garlic and herbs and sauté for 2 minutes, remove from heat.
  5. Reserve 1 cup of potato cooking water. Drain potatoes and put back into the pot
  6. Add butter, remaining 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1 ½ cups (12 oz) of whole milk and mash with a potato masher or hand mixer until smooth and creamy, do not over-process. If more moisture is needed, add the reserved potato water in small amounts to attain the consistency you prefer.
  7. Add garlic and herb mixture, stir until well incorporated.
Chef’s Narrative
Add depth of flavor to your mashed potatoes with fresh herbs and garlic.
Recipe Substitutions
Replace unsalted butter and milk with vegan butter and unsweetened coconut milk to make a vegan version.
Ingredients
  • 5medium russet potatoeswashed, peeled and cubed – about 7 cups
  • 1 1/2teaspoonssaltdivided
  • 6tablespoonsunsalted butter
  • 2garlic clovesminced
  • 2tablespoonsfresh chiveschopped
  • 3-4sprigsfresh thyme leaveschopped
  • 1sprigfresh rosemarystem removed, chopped
  • 1 1/2cupswhole milk
AllergensMilk