Mashed Garlic & Onion Potatoes Recipe
Description: Garlic lovers unite! This is a really tasty way to serve potatoes but you have to like garlic and onions.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Russet potatoes |
| 1 | Olive oil |
| 6 | Garlic cloves |
| 2 | Yellow onions |
| 1/4 | Skim milk |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Black pepper |
| 1 | Fresh thyme |
| 1 | Butter |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 225.1
- Fat Content: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 5.3mg
- Sodium Content: 231.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 42.4g
- Fiber Content: 5.5g
- Sugar Content: 3.2g
- Protein Content: 5.4g
Keywords: Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Instructions:
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Cook Potatoes:
- Cook potatoes until fork-tender, which usually takes about 30 minutes.
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Prepare Garlic and Onions:
- While the potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onions to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until soft and golden, which should take approximately 10 minutes.
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Prepare Potato Mixture:
- Drain the cooked potatoes, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Allow the potatoes to cool until you can handle them comfortably to remove the skins.
- Cut the potatoes into quarters and return them to the saucepan.
- Add 1/4 cup of the reserved potato water, skim milk, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan with the potatoes.
- Heat the mixture until heated through, which should take about 5 minutes.
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Mash Potatoes:
- Mash the potato mixture until smooth using a potato masher or fork.
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Incorporate Flavors:
- Stir in the cooked onion, garlic, and fresh thyme until well combined with the mashed potatoes.
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Serve:
- Spoon the mashed potatoes into a serving dish.
- Drizzle with butter before serving.
Cooking Tips:
- To enhance the flavor, you can roast the garlic before adding it to the mashed potatoes.
- For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of cream or sour cream along with the skim milk.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences by adding more salt and pepper if desired.
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, for a pop of color and freshness.
Enjoy your delicious Mashed Garlic & Onion Potatoes, perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal! 🥔🧄🧈
