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Garlic & Chives Mashed Potatoes recipe

Looking for a delicious and easy mashed potato recipe? Look no further than this garlic and chives mashed potatoes recipe!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Appetizer
Servings 5 -6 people
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes – peeled and quartered
  • Salt to season
  • 1 1/4 cup half & half or whole milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4-5 cloves garlic – crushed
  • Pinch of Season with Spice's Indonesian Ground Nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives – chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Optional additions:

  • sour cream
  • crème fraiche
  • cheese
  • bacon pieces

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, cover the quartered potatoes with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce heat to maintain a rolling boil for about 15 minutes of cook time.
  • While potatoes are cooking, take out a saucepan and combine the garlic, half & half or milk, and a tablespoon of butter, and heat on low until simmering.
  • Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the garlic softens. Sprinkle in nutmeg and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Once all the quartered potatoes are softened, remove the potatoes from the heat and drain thoroughly.
  • Pour the garlic-cream mixture in with the drained potatoes, and mash away until you get the desired consistency.
  • Then add in another tablespoon of butter, most of the chives, and salt & black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine. (At this stage, you can add in sour cream, creme fraiche, cheese or bacon pieces, if desired).
  • Finally, garnish with the remaining chives and a little more freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

What’s great about these mashed potatoes, is that the abundance of flavor allows you to reduce the amount of salt added. So try just a dash at first, then after the dish is prepared and you had a taste, add in a little more if you need to.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 870mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 295IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 1mg
Keyword potato, chive
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