Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Preparation info

  • 6

    portions
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
top 1000The New Basics Cookbook
The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

  • About

When plain mashed potatoes just won’t do, add garlic. Don’t overbeat the potatoes—a lump or two makes them real down home!

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large head garlic
  • 5 tablespoons

Method

  1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat slightly and cook until tender, 20 minutes.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, peel the paper-like outer skin off the garlic and separate the cloves. Place them in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the garlic is