Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Irish)
Recipe By : Bon Appetit May 96
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Potatoes
Irish
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes peeled
-- cut 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 cup
milk
6 large
cloves garlic -- peeled and crushed
1/4 cup
whipping cream
1/4 cup
butter (1/2 stick) -- room temperature
Place potatoes in medium saucepan. Add enough water to cover
potatoes. Add milk and garlic. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and
simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 25 minutes.
Drain potatoes and garlic, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Return potatoes and
garlic to same saucepan. Add cream and butter and mash until smooth. Thin with
reserved liquid, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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NOTES : The Irish call garlic gairleog, and it has been used to flavor their food since
prehistoric times. In fact, it was sufficiently significant to have a day named
after it: Garlick Sunday, the first Sunday in August. Here the garlic is combined
with the ubiquitous potato.
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