Leek Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Nutrition

789

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 medium leeks
1/4 cup dry sherry or chicken broth
1 tbsp butter or margarine
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups water
1 tbsp chicken bouillon granules
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 tbsp half-and-half
1/4 tsp seasoned salt

Directions:

Remove root, tough outer leaves, and green tops from leeks. Cut leeks in half lengthwise; rinse and drain. Chop leeks.
Cook sherry and 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until butter melts; add leeks, and sauté 5 minutes. Add potatoes, 4 cups water, bouillon granules, and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain.
Combine potato mixture, 1/4 cup butter, half-and-half, and salt in a large bowl; mash with a potato masher until smooth.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	788.96 Kcal (3303 kJ)
Calories from fat	574.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	63.83g	98%
Cholesterol	169.97mg	57%
Sodium	2097.69mg	87%
Potassium	462.72mg	10%
Total Carbs	31.76g	11%
Sugars	8.26g	33%
Dietary Fiber	3.8g	15%
Protein	7.36g	15%
Vitamin C	25.6mg	43%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	3.9mg	21%
Calcium	297.4mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	59.74 Kcal (250 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.83g	98%
Cholesterol	12.87mg	57%
Sodium	158.84mg	87%
Potassium	35.04mg	10%
Total Carbs	2.41g	11%
Sugars	0.63g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.29g	15%
Protein	0.56g	15%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	43%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	24%
Iron	0.3mg	21%
Calcium	22.5mg	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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