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PEI Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Total preparation time: 30 minutes.
Makes 4 servings. |
| | Ingredients | | 6 | medium PEI potatoes | 6 | | 4 | cloves garlic | 4 | | 1/2 cup | hot milk | 125ml | | 3 tbsp | butter or margarine | 50ml | | 1/2 tsp | salt | 2ml | | 1/4 tsp | pepper | 1ml |
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In a large saucepan, bring ¾ inch (2 cm) of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, peel and cut potatoes into 2 inch (5 cm) pieces. Add potatoes and garlic to boiling water and cover. Return to boil, reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes until potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork. Drain and return the potatoes to the pan and heat over low heat for 1-2 minutes, shaking the pan several times. Remove from heat and mash potatoes and garlic until no lumps remain. Add hot milk, butter, salt and pepper to the potatoes and stir with a fork or hand whisk until fluffy.
VARIATIONS
Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Omit garlic and butter. After the potatoes have been mashed, stir in ½ cup (125 mL) hot milk, 1 cup (250 mL) grated cheddar cheese and 3 tbsp (50 mL) chopped chives. Salt and pepper to taste.
Cranberry Mashed Potatoes
Omit garlic, hot milk and butter. Stir in ½ cup (125 mL) warmed cranberry sauce and ½ tsp (2 mL) summer savory or sage to mashed potatoes. Salt and pepper to taste. |
| Nutrient Analysis Per Serving | | Calories | 279 kcal | | Sodium | 350 mg | | Protein | 6 g | | Potassium | 713 mg | | Fat | 9 g | | Iron | 0.71 mg | | Carbohydrates | 44.8 g | | Calcium | 98 mg | | Total Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | | Cholesterol | 25 mg | | Vitamin A | 101 RE |
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