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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

A classic side dish featuring creamy whipped potatoes and garlic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Sides
World Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4 Servings

Equipment

  • Electric stand or hand mixer, or potato masher

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Russet (Idaho) or Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into quarters
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon pepper white or black
  • ½ teaspoon salt substitute

Instructions
 

  • Place potatoes in large pot and cover with cold water. Boil for 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
  • Blend potatoes with electric mixer until smooth, or mash by hand using a potato masher or whisk. Set aside.
  • Add garlic and milk to a small saucepan and cook on low heat until garlic is soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Add milk mixture, pepper, and salt substitute to potatoes and mix until desired consistency. Serve hot.

Notes

Change it Up
  • For a milder overall taste, decrease garlic to one clove and pepper to ¼
    teaspoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 141calCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 70mgSugar: 7g