Mashed Potatoes W/Olive Oil & Sun-Dried Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Try this tasty way to dressup ordinary mashed potatoes & add flavour zip to what you see as a plain meal. It was suggested as a side-dish by the National Pork Producers Council & I esp like it w/skillet browned smoked pork chops. Enjoy! Ingredients:
1 lb potato, peeled & halved |
2 ounces olive oil |
2 ounces unsalted butter |
2 ounces whipping cream (or milk as desired) |
2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained & minced |
2 ounces cream cheese (for cheese flavor or added creaminess) (optional) |
salt & pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Boil 1 pound of potatoes (peeled & halved) till cooked through. Drain & allow to dry for 10 minute
2. Combine 2 oz olive oil, 2 oz unsalted butter & 2 oz whipping cream in sml sacuepan & warm over med heat.
3. Mash potatoes, add warmed liquid to them & mix well w/a wire whisk. Add salt & pepper to taste & cream cheese as desired.
4. Add 2 oz oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, mixing just well enough to evenly distribute, & serve immediately.
5. NOTE: To dress b4 serving, any of these ingredients or a combo all work well as options - bacon, chives or a dusting of Parmesan cheese w/paprika.
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