Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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What could be more satisfying than mashed potatoes? In this garlic mashed potato recipe, the potatoes are flavored with poached garlic, thinned with chicken stock and enriched with a small amount of sour cream. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you're cooking for a crowd--say for Thanksgiving dinner.

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Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold (4-6 potatoes), peeled and cut into chunks

  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2-3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, heated

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

  • Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste

Directions

  1. Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Cook, covered, over medium heat until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan. Shake the pan over low heat to dry the potatoes slightly. Remove the pan from the heat.

  2. Mash the potatoes and garlic with a potato masher or an electric mixer (do not use a food processor). Add enough hot broth to make a smooth puree. Stir in sour cream and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Tips

To make ahead: To keep the potatoes warm until serving time, set the pan or serving bowl in a larger pan of barely simmering water and place a piece of parchment or wax paper over the surface of the potatoes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Holiday Issue 1995

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

135 Calories
1g Fat
30g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 135
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Vitamin A 23IU 0%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Folate 14mcg 4%
Sodium 446mg 19%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 30mg 7%
Potassium 502mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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