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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

4 pounds red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, quartered
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 cup whipping cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Return to pot.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add onion-garlic mixture to potatoes. Add cream and remaining 1/4 cup butter; mash coarsely. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

TagsPotato SaladSaladRed Skin PotatoPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableGarlicSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerEasySimmerBon Appétit
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