Olive, Garlic & Parmesan Mashed Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Delicious! Came from Feb. 2005 Women's Day magazine. Looks very attractive drizzled with olive oil and garnished with chopped parsley. Ingredients:
4 medium baking potatoes, peeled & cut into quarters |
3 medium garlic cloves, peeled |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted & chopped |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook the potatoes and garlic gently in boiling water for 25 minutes (or until tender).
2. Reserve 2/3 cup of the cooking water.
3. Drain potatoes and return to the pot.
4. Mash the potatoes and galic with a potato masher(or beat with hand held mixer on medium high speed), adding olive oil and reserved cooking water.
5. Stir in cheese, olives, salt and pepper.
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